John 5:35

He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

2 Peter 1:19

And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

Matthew 21:26

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

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.

Matthew 3:5-7

Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about the Jordan;

Matthew 11:7-9

And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

Matthew 11:11

Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.

Luke 1:15-17

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

Luke 1:76-77

Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;

Luke 7:28

I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

John 1:7-8

The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.

John 6:66

Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Galatians 4:15-16

Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and 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
The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
Matthew 11:11
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Luke 1:15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
Luke 7:28
I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

And ye

John 6:66
Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Ezekiel 33:31
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.
Matthew 3:5
Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about the Jordan;
Matthew 11:7
And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
Matthew 13:20
And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
Matthew 21:26
But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
Galatians 4:15
Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.

General references

Exodus 34:35
And the children 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 went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about the Jordan;
Acts 13:24
when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

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