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John 16:33Farewell Discourse
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a overcome that is worked out in work and rest in John 16:33—look for "have" and "world". Let overcome with time and attention—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is John—gospel narrative, developing overcome. Read in John 16, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “have” alongside “world”.

Authorship & Historical Background

John was received under the name of John the Apostle. A common scholarly view of John: Tradition ties it to John’s circle; narrative differs from the Synoptics.. Date: AD 90–100. John appears framed for Johannine circles.. It sits within the Farewell Discourse (gospel narrative). Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text roughly 100-150 years after composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the best reflects the earliest recoverable text reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46