John 5:35

Weymouth NT

He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

»I solemnly tell you that among all of woman born no greater has ever been raised up than John the Baptist; yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of the Heavens is greater than he.«

Matthew 21:26

and if we say `a human origin' we have the people to fear, for they all hold John to have been a Prophet.«

Mark 1:5

There went out to him people of all classes from Judaea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem of all ranks, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, making open confession of their sins.

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.

Luke 7:28

»I tell you that among all of women born there is not one greater than John. Yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.«

John 6:66

Thereupon many of His disciples left Him and went away, and no longer associated with Him.

2 Peter 1:19

And in the written word of prophecy we have something more permanent; to which you do well to pay attention –as to a lamp shining in a dimly-lighted place– until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.