John 5:35

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

2 Peter 1:19

So we have the message of the prophets more fully guaranteed. Please pay attention to that message as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, 'From men,' we have the people to fear, for they all consider John a prophet."

Matthew 3:5-7

Then Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole Jordan valley went out to him,

Matthew 11:7-9

But as they were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. "What was it that you went out into the desert to look at? A reed swaying in the wind?

Matthew 11:11

"I tell you, among men born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has ever appeared. And yet those who are of little importance in the Kingdom of Heaven are greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

And what was sown upon the rocky soil means the man who hears the message and at once accepts it joyfully,

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.

Luke 1:15-17

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will drink no wine or strong drink, but he will be filled with the holy Spirit from his very birth,

Luke 1:76-77

"And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, For you will go before the Lord to make his way ready,

Luke 7:28

"I tell you, among men born of women there is none greater than John; and yet those who are of little importance in the Kingdom of God are greater than he.

John 1:7-8

He came to give testimony, to testify to the light, so that everyone might come to believe in it through him.

John 6:66

In consequence of this many of his disciples drew back and would not go about with him any longer.

Galatians 4:15-16

What has become of that satisfaction of yours? For I can bear witness that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, 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
He came to give testimony, to testify to the light, so that everyone might come to believe in it through him.
Matthew 11:11
"I tell you, among men born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has ever appeared. And yet those who are of little importance in the Kingdom of Heaven are greater than he.
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will drink no wine or strong drink, but he will be filled with the holy Spirit from his very birth,
Luke 7:28
"I tell you, among men born of women there is none greater than John; and yet those who are of little importance in the Kingdom of God are greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
So we have the message of the prophets more fully guaranteed. Please pay attention to that message as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

And ye

John 6:66
In consequence of this many of his disciples drew back and would not go about with him any longer.
Matthew 3:5
Then Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole Jordan valley went out to him,
Matthew 11:7
But as they were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. "What was it that you went out into the desert to look at? A reed swaying in the wind?
Matthew 13:20
And what was sown upon the rocky soil means the man who hears the message and at once accepts it joyfully,
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, 'From men,' we have the people to fear, for they all consider John a prophet."
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
Galatians 4:15
What has become of that satisfaction of yours? For I can bear witness that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and given them to me!

General references

Matthew 3:5
Then Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole Jordan valley went out to him,
Acts 13:24
in preparation for whose coming John had preached to all the people of Israel baptism in token of repentance.