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I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
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Peace in Christ, Not the World
Commentators stress the stark contrast Jesus presents. He promises tribulation in the world but peace in Him. Scholars like Calvin and Gill explain that this true, unshakable peace isn't found in circumstances, our own efforts, or the world system, but only through a direct relationship with Jesus—in His person, finished work, and presence. This inner peace can coexist with outer turmoil.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In me. In my presence, and in the aid which I will give you by the Holy Spirit.
In the world. Among the people to whom you…
That in me ye may have peace (ινα εν εμο ειρηνην εχητε). Present active subjunctive of εχω, "that ye may keep on having peace in m…
19th Century
Anglican
These things I have spoken to you...—At the conclusion of the discourse He sums up in a single thought what its object wa…
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Baptist
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
You have found that true, have you not? Perhaps you are finding it true just now: In the…
Jesus imparts to his disciples the information concerning his death and his provision for them that they might be calm and confident in the face of…
16th Century
Protestant
These things I have spoken to you. He again repeats how necessary those consolations are that he had addressed to them, and he proves it b…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These things I have spoken unto you As this is the conclusion of our Lord's sermons to his disciples, these words may wel…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After these consoling words were spoken to the apostles, we now see their effect on them. This effect has three aspects:
