John 5:35

He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

2 Peter 1:19

And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which you will do well to attend, as to a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the day-star arises in your hearts,

Matthew 21:26

But if we say from men, we fear the multitude, for all regard John as a prophet.

Matthew 3:5-7

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

Matthew 11:7-9

And when they had gone, Jesus began to say to the multitudes, concerning John, What went you out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Matthew 11:11

I tell you truly, there has not arisen among those born of woman a greater than John the Baptist; but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

He that received seed on the rocky places is he that hears the word and immediately receives it with joy

Mark 6:20

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he preserved him, and hearing him, did many things, and heard him gladly.

Luke 1:15-17

for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall not drink wine and strong drink, but shall be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth;

Luke 1:76-77

And you, little child, shall be called a prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,

Luke 7:28

I tell you, that among those born of women there is no greater prophet than John; but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

John 1:7-8

This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him.

John 6:66

From this time many of his disciples went away from following him, and walked no more with him.

Galatians 4:15-16

What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have dug out your eyes and 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 a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him.
Matthew 11:11
I tell you truly, there has not arisen among those born of woman a greater than John the Baptist; but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Luke 1:15
for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall not drink wine and strong drink, but shall be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth;
Luke 7:28
I tell you, that among those born of women there is no greater prophet than John; but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which you will do well to attend, as to a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the day-star arises in your hearts,

And ye

John 6:66
From this time many of his disciples went away from following him, and walked no more with him.
Matthew 3:5
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region about the Jordan,
Matthew 11:7
And when they had gone, Jesus began to say to the multitudes, concerning John, What went you out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
Matthew 13:20
He that received seed on the rocky places is he that hears the word and immediately receives it with joy
Matthew 21:26
But if we say from men, we fear the multitude, for all regard John as a prophet.
Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he preserved him, and hearing him, did many things, and heard him gladly.
Galatians 4:15
What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have dug out your eyes and have given them to me.

General references

Matthew 3:5
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region about the Jordan,
Acts 13:24
John having preached before his coming the baptism of a change of mind to all the people of Israel.