John 5:35

James Moffatt - New Testament

he was a burning and a shining lamp, and you chose to rejoice for a while in his light.

Cross References

2 Peter 1:19

and thus we have gained fresh confirmation of the prophetic word. Pray attend to that word; it shines like a lamp within a darksome spot, till the Day dawns and the daystar rises within your hearts —

Matthew 11:11

I tell you truly, no one has arisen among the sons of women who is greater than John the Baptist, and yet the least in the Realm of heaven is greater than he is.

John 6:66

After that, many of his disciples drew back and would not associate with him any longer.

Luke 7:28

I tell you, among the sons of women there is none greater than John, and yet the least in the Realm of God is greater than he is."

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing he was a just and holy man; so he protected John — he was greatly exercised when he listened to him, still he was glad to listen to him.

Matthew 21:26

And if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet."

Mark 1:5

and the whole of Judaea and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him and got baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.