John 1633

John 16:33 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Gospel of John. In this verse, Jesus speaks to his disciples, providing them with words of comfort and encouragement amidst the trials they will face. The verse reads: "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." This passage is often interpreted as a promise of divine peace and victory over the challenges of the world. The Greek text of this verse is: "Ταῦτα ὑμῖν ἐλάλησα ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ εἴητε εἰρήνην. ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ θλῖψιν ἔχετε· ἀλλὰ θαρσεῖτε, ἐγὼ νενίκηκα τὸν κόσμον." In Hebrew, the verse can be translated as: "אֵת הַדְּבָרִים הָאֵלֶּה דִּבַּרְתִּי אֲלֵיכֶם, לְמַעַן תִּהְיֶה בִּי שָׁלוֹם. בָּעוֹלָם תִּהְיֶה צָרָה, אַךְ הִתְחַזְּקוּ, כִּי אֲנִי גָּבַרְתִּי עַל הָעוֹלָם." The verse is significant in Christian theology as it underscores the belief in Jesus' triumph over worldly adversities and the peace that comes through faith in him. The context of this verse is Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples, where he prepares them for his impending departure and the persecution they will endure. This passage is often cited in times of hardship to remind believers of the ultimate victory promised through faith in Jesus Christ.