John 16:33 (WEB)
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
Catechism · 1
“"In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."” — Catechism footnote: Jn 16:33.
Fathers and councils · 50
Origen
- Origen, Against Celsus VI.59Book VI
“In the Gospel according to John especially, we may frequently find the regions of earth termed “world,” as in the passage, “He was the true Light, which lighteneth every man that cometh into the ‘world;’” as also in this, “In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: Cf. John xvi. 33.
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“When God gives to the tempter permission to persecute us, then we suffer persecution; and when God wishes us to be free from suffering, even in the midst of a world that hates us, we enjoy a wonderful peace, trusting in the protection of Him who said, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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“…assault of these opposing powers, unless indeed the might of Him alone were to work in him, who said, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Gregory of Nyssa
“Nay, the Lord Himself says to the fearful,—“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid,” and, “Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” and, “Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid,” and again, “Be of good cheer: I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: S. John xvi. 33
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Augustine of Hippo
“Yet do I also magnify Thy name; and He who hath “overcome the world” maketh intercession to Thee for my sins, accounting me among the “feeble members” of His body, because Thine eyes saw that of him which was imperfect; and in Thy book all shall be written.” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“And the King, in whom we may glory without pride, shall come in: who having overcome the gates of death, and having opened for Himself the heavenly places, fulfilled that which He said, “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“For the Lord will give strength to His people fighting against the storms and whirlwinds of this world, for peace in this world He hath not promised them.” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“In the world ye shall have tribulation.”…He added, “but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“But in the world ye shall have tribulation.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“For the Captain suffered Himself to be tried, only that He might teach His soldiers to fight.” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“For wherefore saith the Lord, “Rejoice, for that I have overcome the world”?” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“…the victory over all the impious attacks of the heterodox; for we are emboldened by the words of its Master, ‘Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.’” — editor's note: John xvi. 33
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Gregory the Great
“In the world ye shall have tribulation (John xvi. 33).” — the author cites it
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Cyprian of Carthage
“And again: “These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace; but in the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good confidence, for I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“But in the world ye shall have tribulation; yet be confident, for I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“Blessed be the name of the Lord.”” — editor's note: Job i. 21. [“The Christian’s sorrow,” says Bishop Horne, “is better than the world’s joy.” John xvi. 33.]
Read the whole comment“But in the world ye shall have affliction; but have confidence, for I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Athanasius of Alexandria
“And respecting this, He intimidated to us before, saying, ‘In the world ye shall have tribulation.’” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“And if enemies afflict us and persecute us, He again, instead of Moses, will encourage us with better words, saying, ‘Be of good cheer; I have overcome the wicked one.’” — editor's note: John xvi. 33; cf. 1 John ii. 13.
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John Chrysostom
“For, saith He, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” ( John xvi. 33 ); for, this is to suffer all things, and yet to be pure from sins.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“He said, “in the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” ( John xvi. 33 ), that is, no man shall get the better of you.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment““In the world” (He says), “ye shall have tribulation.” ( John xvi. 33.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Moreover, hear Christ Himself saying, “In the world ye shall have tribulation.” ( John xvi. 33.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“And Christ said this, “In the world ye shall have tribulation.” ( John xvi. 33.)” — the author cites it
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Read the whole comment“That is, “Be not troubled”; at the same time reminding them of the word which He spake to them before the Crucifixion, “My peace I leave unto you” ( c. xiv. 27 ); and again, “In me ye have peace, but” “in the world ye shall have tribulation.” ( c. xvi. 33.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For, saith He, “In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children;” and, “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat thy bread;”and, “In the world ye shall have tribulation.”” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Leo the Great
“In this world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, because I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: S. John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“On the one side, no doubt, we are flattered by deceits, and on the other weighed down by troubles; but because “the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord,” Christ’s victory is assuredly ours, that what He says may be fulfilled, “Fear not, for I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: S. John xvi. 33.
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Basil the Great
“So far as you have been able, you have destroyed the boast of Christ, Who said, “Be of good cheer I have overcome the world,” and its Prince.” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Hilary of Poitiers
“In this world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.” — editor's note: St. John xvi. 33.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“For the victory is with Christ, Who overcame the world.” — editor's note: S. John xvi. 33.
Read the whole comment“He was tempted as Man, but He conquered as God; yea, He bids us be of good cheer, for He has overcome the world.” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Catena Aurea on Matthew
- Remigius of AuxerreCatena Aurea on Matthew
“His is also Ezekias, that is, ‘the strong Lord,’ or, ‘the Lord shall comfort;’ according to that, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” [John 16:33]” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“According to theprophecy of Jacob, He has bound His foal to the vine, and has trodden the wine-press alone, and His garments are red with new wine from Bosor, that is from flesh, or from the tribulation of the world: for He Himselfhas conquered the world.” — editor's note: John xvi. 33.
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Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
The disciples were so refreshed with the thought of being in favour with the Father, that they say they are sure He knows all things: His disciples said unto Him, Now speakest Thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
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But why do they say so, when the hour in which He was to speak without proverbs was yet future, and only promised? Because, our Lord’s communications still continuing proverbs to them, they are so far from…
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But since His answer met what was in their minds, they add, Now we are sure that Thou knowest all things. See how imperfect they yet were, after so many and great things now at last to say, Now we are sure &c. saying…
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Why this remark? To one Who knew all things, instead of saying, Thou needest not that any man should ask Thee; it would have been more appropriate to have said, Thou needest not to ask any man: yet we know that both…
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They believe that He came forth from God, because He does the works of God. For whereas our Lord had said both, I came forth from the Father, and, I am come into the world from the Father, they testified no wonder at…
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Lastly, He reminds them of their weak tender age in respect of the inner man. Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
Read the whole comment - BedeCatena Aurea on John
Which can be understood in two ways, either as reproaching, or affirming. If the former, the meaning is, Ye have awaked somewhat late to belief, for behold the hour cometh, yea is now come, that ye shall be scattered…
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For they did not only with their bodies leave His body, when He was taken, but with their minds the faith.
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Ye shall be scattered; i. e. when I am betrayed, fear shall so possess you, that ye will not be able even to take to flight together. But I shall suffer no harm in consequence: And yet I am not alone, because the…
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He wishes to advance them so far as to understand that He had not separated from the Father because He had come forth from the Father.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
These things have I said unto you, that ye might have peace: i. e. that ye may not reject Me from your minds. For not only when I am taken shall ye suffer tribulation, but so long as ye are in the world: In the world…
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As if He said, Have Me within you to comfort you, because you will have the world without you.
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The tribulation of which He speaks was to commence thus, i. e. in every one being scattered to his home, but was not to continue so. For in saying, And leave Me alone, He does not mean this to apply to them in their…
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i. e. raise up your spirits again: when the Master is victorious, the disciples should not be dejected; I have overcome the world.
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
When the Holy Spirit was given them, they were of good cheer, and, in His strength, victorious. For He would not have overcome the world, had the world overcome His members. When He says, These things have I spoken…
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Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 1:8–11 (4) (Catena Aurea).
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Cited together in Epistles, Books I–VIII VIII.2.
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Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 47.
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Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 1:8–11 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Letters Letter 45.
Cited together in Letters Letter 45.
Cited together in Letters Letter 161.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 47.
Cited together in Epistles, Books I–VIII VIII.2.
Cited together in Letters Letter 45.
Cited together in Letters Letter 161.
Cited together in Letters Letter 161.
Cited together in Letters Letter 45.
Cited together in Against Celsus VIII.70.
Cited together in Against Celsus VIII.70.
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 1:8–11 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Epistles, Books I–VIII VIII.2.