John 5:35

God's Word

John was a lamp that gave off brilliant light. For a time you enjoyed the pleasure of his light.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai, son of Zeruiah, came to help David. He attacked the Philistine and killed him. Then David’s men swore an oath, saying, “You’ll never go into battle with us again. The lamp of Israel must never be extinguished.”

Exodus 34:35

they would see that Moses’ face was shining. Then Moses would put the veil back on until he went in again to speak with the Lord.

Ezekiel 33:31

Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they don’t do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise will shine like the brightness on the horizon. Those who lead many people to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 11:11

“I can guarantee this truth: Of all the people ever born, no one is greater than John the Baptizer. Yet, the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘from humans,’ we’re afraid of what the crowd might do. All those people think of John as a prophet.”

Mark 1:5

All Judea and all the people of Jerusalem went to him. As they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John. Herod knew that John was a fair and holy man, so he protected him. When he listened to John, he would become very disturbed, and yet he liked to listen to him.

Luke 7:28

I can guarantee that of all the people ever born, no one is greater than John. Yet, the least important person in God’s kingdom is greater than John.

John 6:66

Jesus’ speech made many of his disciples go back to the lives they had led before they followed Jesus.

2 Peter 1:19

So we regard the words of the prophets as confirmed beyond all doubt. You’re doing well by paying attention to their words. Continue to pay attention as you would to a light that shines in a dark place as you wait for day to come and the morning star to rise in your hearts.