John 5:35 - Revised Version 1885 He was the lamp that burneth and shineth: and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to delight (sun) yourselves in his light. American Standard Version (1901) He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. Common English Bible John was a burning and shining lamp, and, at least for a while, you were willing to celebrate in his light. Catholic Public Domain Version He was a burning and shining light. So you were willing, at the time, to exult in his light. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light. |