John 5:35

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John 5:35

He was a burning, and a shining light; and ye would for a season have rejoiced in his light.

2 Peter 1:19

We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.

Matthew 21:26

But and if we shall say of men; then fear we the people. For all men held John as a prophet."

These come unto thee, after the manner of a great people: yea, my people sit down before thee, and hear thy words, but they do not thereafter: for in their mouths they show themselves, as though they were fervent, but their heart goeth after their own covetous lucre.

Matthew 3:5-7

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Jewry, and all the regions round about Jordan,

Matthew 11:7-9

And as they departed, Jesus began to speak unto the people, of John, "What for to see went ye out into the wilderness? Went ye to see a reed shaken in the wind?

Matthew 11:11

Verily I say unto you, Among the children of women arose there not a greater than John the Baptist: Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

But he that was sown in the stony ground, is he which heareth the word of God, and anon with joy receiveth it,

Mark 6:20

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and a holy, and gave him reverence; And when he heard him he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Luke 1:15-17

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine nor strong drink. And he shall be filled with the holy ghost, even in his mother's womb:

Luke 1:76-77

And thou child, shalt be called the prophet of the highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his ways:

Luke 7:28

For I say unto you, A greater prophet than John, among women's children, is there none. Nevertheless, one that is less in the kingdom of God, is greater than he."

John 1:7-8

The same came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe.

John 6:66

From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Galatians 4:15-16

How happy were ye then? For I bear you record that if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

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Summary

John 5:35

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

Was

2 Peter 1:19

And ye

General references

Exodus 34:35

Matthew 3:5

Acts 13:24

Bible References

Was

The same came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe.

Verily I say unto you, Among the children of women arose there not a greater than John the Baptist: Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine nor strong drink. And he shall be filled with the holy ghost, even in his mother's womb:

For I say unto you, A greater prophet than John, among women's children, is there none. Nevertheless, one that is less in the kingdom of God, is greater than he."

We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.

And ye

From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Jewry, and all the regions round about Jordan,

And as they departed, Jesus began to speak unto the people, of John, "What for to see went ye out into the wilderness? Went ye to see a reed shaken in the wind?

But he that was sown in the stony ground, is he which heareth the word of God, and anon with joy receiveth it,

But and if we shall say of men; then fear we the people. For all men held John as a prophet."

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and a holy, and gave him reverence; And when he heard him he did many things, and heard him gladly.

How happy were ye then? For I bear you record that if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

General references

And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of his face shone with beams: but Moses put a covering upon his face, until he went in to commune with him.

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Jewry, and all the regions round about Jordan,

when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to Israel.