John 5:35

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

He was the 'Lamp that was burning' and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

I tell you, no one born of a woman has yet appeared who is greater than John the Baptist; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say 'human,' we are afraid of the people, for every one regards John as a Prophet."

Mark 1:5

The whole of Judea, as well as all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to him; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Mark 6:20

Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

Luke 7:28

There is, I tell you, no one born of a woman who is greater than John; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of God is greater than he."

John 6:66

After this many of his disciples drew back, and did not go about with him any longer.

2 Peter 1:19

And still stronger is the assurance that we have in the teaching of the Prophets; to which you will do well to pay attention (as if it were a lamp shining in a gloomy place), until the Day dawns and the Morning Star rises in your hearts.