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What Does John 16:33 Mean?
John 16:33
God's peace is a deep, spiritual peace unaffected by the world (Romans 8:6-9). We can have this peace, if we truly trust in God's redemptive plan for mankind, are striving to produce His character and are obedient to His Word.
Martin G. Collins
Peace
John 16:33
How glorious it would be to be free of the burdens of living in this dangerous, unstable, violent world, but as sons of God such is not our lot in life. God has called us to a life that runs counter to much of this world's practices and attitudes. As such, we are caught not only in general events and circumstances generated in the world, but also when we directly irritate and anger those close to us by determinedly following God's way.
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing John 16:33:
Psalm 119:67
Matthew 6:9
Matthew 11:12
Matthew 24:2
John 14:27
1 Corinthians 11:28
Revelation 2:10
Revelation 2:10
Revelation 19:7
Revelation 20:1-3
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As sons of God, freedom from the burdens of this dangerous, unstable, violent world is not our lot. Called to a life running counter to worldly practices, we are caught in general events and also anger those near us by following God's way. Yet God's peace is deep and spiritual, unaffected by the world, available to those who trust His redemptive plan, produce His character, and obey His Word. Christ does not remove tribulation, storms, or the grave; instead, He gives internal peace and stability, even when life seems unstable and directionless. This peace comes not from controlling our environment, but from surrendering and trusting. Christ predicted trouble for His people but told us to be thankful and cheerful, for He overcame the world.