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John 16:33 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Hope is the anchor that holds when feelings cannot.

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Read in chapter context · John 16

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"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.”"

KJV · King James Version

"These things5023 I have spoken2980 unto you5213, that2443 in1722 me1698 ye might have2192 peace1515. In1722 the world2889 ye shall have2192 2192 tribulation2347: but235 be of good cheer2293; I1473 have overcome3528 the world2889."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses spoken, unto, might, shall, while the WEB renders these as told, may, oppression. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

John 16:33 in John 16

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is John 16:33 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of John 16. Read the full chapter →

v.31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?
v.32 Behold, the time is coming, yes, and has now come, that you will be scattered, everyone to his own place, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
v.33 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.”

Book background

About the Book of John

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Gospel
Author: John the apostle, son of Zebedee
Date written: c. 85–95 AD
Audience: A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges
Chapters: 21

John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). It contains the most famous verse in the Bible (3:16), the High Priestly Prayer (17), and the most explicit declarations of Jesus' deity.

Setting: The latest Gospel; written so that readers "may believe" (20:31).

Key themes: life · light · belief · love · glory

Read John from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise John 16:33

John 16:33 contains 27 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

I have told you these things

IHTYTT
2

that in me you may have peace

TIMYMH
3

In the world you have oppression

ITWYHO
4

but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

BCUIHO

Frequently asked

FAQ about John 16:33

What does John 16:33 say?

John 16:33 reads: "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.”" — from the New Testament, John (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is John 16:33 in?

John 16:33 is in the book of John, traditionally attributed to John the apostle, son of Zebedee and written around c. 85–95 AD. John is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges. Best known for John 3:16 and the "I am" statements.

What is John 16:33 about?

John 16:33 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope, with related themes including Peace. Within John, John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between John 16:33 in WEB and KJV?

John 16:33 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "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.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "These things5023 I have spoken2980 unto you5213, that2443 in1722 me1698 ye might have2192 peace1515. In1722 the world2889 ye shall have2192 2192 tribulation2347: but235 be of good cheer2293; I1473 have overcome3528 the world2889.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is John 16:33?

John 16:33 is 27 words in the WEB translation (136 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.

How can I memorise John 16:33?

To memorise John 16:33, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does John 16:33 matter in John?

How can I apply John 16:33 today?

Many readers use John 16:33 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download John 16:33 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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