The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
God is not far from a broken heart. He comes close to it.
John 16:33
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Jesus does not promise a life without trouble. He promises peace in Him, because He has overcome the world.
KJVJohn 16:33 in context
30Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now 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. 33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Written by Jesus’ close friend so that readers would believe and have life in His name.
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