John 5:35

That man was the lamp that burns and shines, and ye were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.

2 Peter 1:19

And we have the prophetic word sure, to which ye do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar arises in your hearts.

Matthew 21:26

But if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to thee as the people come, and they sit before thee as my people. And they hear thy words, but do not do them. For with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.

Matthew 3:5-7

Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region of the Jordan went out to him,

Matthew 11:7-9

And while those men departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes about John, What did ye go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Matthew 11:11

Truly I say to you, among men born of women there has not been raised a greater than John the immerser. Yet the smaller in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

And that which was sown upon the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightaway receiving it with joy,

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And having heard of him--the many things he was doing--he even heard of him gladly.

Luke 1:15-17

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he should, no, not drink wine and strong drink. And he will be filled of Holy Spirit, even from his mother's belly.

Luke 1:76-77

And thou, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High. For thou will go ahead, before the face of Lord, to prepare his ways,

Luke 7:28

For I say to you, among men born of women there is not one prophet greater than John the immerser, yet the smaller in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

John 1:7-8

This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.

John 6:66

From this, many of his disciples went back at these things, and walked no more with him.

Galatians 4:15-16

Where then is your satisfaction? For I testify to you, that if possible, having plucked your eyes out, ye would have given them to me.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

General references

Bible References

Was

John 1:7
This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
Matthew 11:11
Truly I say to you, among men born of women there has not been raised a greater than John the immerser. Yet the smaller in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he should, no, not drink wine and strong drink. And he will be filled of Holy Spirit, even from his mother's belly.
Luke 7:28
For I say to you, among men born of women there is not one prophet greater than John the immerser, yet the smaller in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
And we have the prophetic word sure, to which ye do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar arises in your hearts.

And ye

John 6:66
From this, many of his disciples went back at these things, and walked no more with him.
Ezekiel 33:31
And they come to thee as the people come, and they sit before thee as my people. And they hear thy words, but do not do them. For with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.
Matthew 3:5
Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region of the Jordan went out to him,
Matthew 11:7
And while those men departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes about John, What did ye go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
Matthew 13:20
And that which was sown upon the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightaway receiving it with joy,
Matthew 21:26
But if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.
Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And having heard of him--the many things he was doing--he even heard of him gladly.
Galatians 4:15
Where then is your satisfaction? For I testify to you, that if possible, having plucked your eyes out, ye would have given them to me.

General references

Exodus 34:35
And the sons of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone. And Moses put the veil upon his face again until he went in to speak with him.
Matthew 3:5
Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region of the Jordan went out to him,
Acts 13:24
John having earlier proclaimed, before his coming presence, the immersion of repentance to Israel.