John 5:35

he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.

2 Peter 1:19

Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.

Matthew 21:26

but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

Matthew 3:5-7

Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him:

Matthew 11:7-9

As they departed, Jesus said to the people, speaking of John, what did ye go to see in the desert? a reed shaken with the wind?

Matthew 11:11

I declare unto you, among the whole race of prophets, there never appear'd a greater than John the Baptist: (notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of the

Matthew 13:20-21

where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure:

Mark 6:20

because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.

Luke 1:15-17

he shall appear as a divine messenger. he shall drink neither wine, nor any other strong liquor: he shall be filled with the holy spirit, even from his infancy:

Luke 1:76-77

and you, dear babe, you shall be the prophet of the most high: for you shall go before the Lord, in order to prepare his way,

Luke 7:28

I declare unto you, among the whole race of mankind, there is not a prophet, who is superiour to John the Baptist: yet he that is most inferiour in the kingdom of the Messiah, is greater than he.

John 1:7-8

he came as a witness, to represent what he knew of the light, that by his means all might be convinc'd.

John 6:66

From that time many of his disciples withdrew, and associated no longer with him.

Galatians 4:15-16

what benedictions did you then pour out upon me! for I bear you witness, that, had it been practicable, you would have pulled out your very 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.

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Bible References

Was

John 1:7
he came as a witness, to represent what he knew of the light, that by his means all might be convinc'd.
Matthew 11:11
I declare unto you, among the whole race of prophets, there never appear'd a greater than John the Baptist: (notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of the
Luke 1:15
he shall appear as a divine messenger. he shall drink neither wine, nor any other strong liquor: he shall be filled with the holy spirit, even from his infancy:
Luke 7:28
I declare unto you, among the whole race of mankind, there is not a prophet, who is superiour to John the Baptist: yet he that is most inferiour in the kingdom of the Messiah, is greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.

And ye

John 6:66
From that time many of his disciples withdrew, and associated no longer with him.
Matthew 3:5
Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him:
Matthew 11:7
As they departed, Jesus said to the people, speaking of John, what did ye go to see in the desert? a reed shaken with the wind?
Matthew 13:20
where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure:
Matthew 21:26
but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
Mark 6:20
because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.
Galatians 4:15
what benedictions did you then pour out upon me! for I bear you witness, that, had it been practicable, you would have pulled out your very eyes, and given them to me.

General references

Matthew 3:5
Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him:
Acts 13:24
before his appearance, John had preach'd the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.