Matthew Henry Commentary John 16:28-33

"I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father. His disciples say, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no dark saying. Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and [yet] I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." — John 16:28-33 (ASV)

Here is a plain declaration of Christ's coming from the Father and His return to the Father. The Redeemer, in His entrance, was God manifest in the flesh, and in His departure was received up into glory. Through this saying, the disciples improved in knowledge.

Their faith also increased; they said, “Now we are sure.” Alas, they did not know their own weakness. The Divine nature did not desert the human nature but supported it and gave comfort and value to Christ's sufferings. And while we have God's favorable presence, we are happy and ought to be at ease, even if all the world forsakes us.

Peace in Christ is the only true peace; in Him alone believers have it. Through Him we have peace with God, and so in Him we have peace in our own minds. We ought to be encouraged, because Christ has overcome the world before us. But while we think we stand, let us take heed lest we fall.

We do not know how we should act if brought into temptation; let us watch and pray without ceasing, that we may not be left to ourselves.