John 1:8-9
He was not the light, but was sent to testify of the light.
John 5:35
He was a burning and a shining light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
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But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel.