John 5:35

He was the 'Lamp that was burning' and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.

2 Peter 1:19

And still stronger is the assurance that we have in the teaching of the Prophets; to which you will do well to pay attention (as if it were a lamp shining in a gloomy place), until the Day dawns and the Morning Star rises in your hearts.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say 'human,' we are afraid of the people, for every one regards John as a Prophet."

Matthew 3:5-7

At that time Jerusalem, and all Judea, as well as the whole district of the Jordan, went out to him

Matthew 11:7-9

While these men were going back, Jesus began to say to the crowds with reference to John:

Matthew 11:11

I tell you, no one born of a woman has yet appeared who is greater than John the Baptist; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully;

Mark 6:20

Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

Luke 1:15-17

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; he shall not drink any wine or strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth,

Luke 1:76-77

And thou, Child, shalt be called Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to make ready his way,

Luke 7:28

There is, I tell you, no one born of a woman who is greater than John; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of God is greater than he."

John 1:7-8

He came as a witness--to bear witness to the Light that through him all men might believe.

John 6:66

After this many of his disciples drew back, and did not go about with him any longer.

Galatians 4:15-16

What has become then, of your blessings? For I can bear witness that, had it been possible, you would have torn 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
He came as a witness--to bear witness to the Light that through him all men might believe.
Matthew 11:11
I tell you, no one born of a woman has yet appeared who is greater than John the Baptist; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
Luke 1:15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; he shall not drink any wine or strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth,
Luke 7:28
There is, I tell you, no one born of a woman who is greater than John; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of God is greater than he."
2 Peter 1:19
And still stronger is the assurance that we have in the teaching of the Prophets; to which you will do well to pay attention (as if it were a lamp shining in a gloomy place), until the Day dawns and the Morning Star rises in your hearts.

And ye

John 6:66
After this many of his disciples drew back, and did not go about with him any longer.
Matthew 3:5
At that time Jerusalem, and all Judea, as well as the whole district of the Jordan, went out to him
Matthew 11:7
While these men were going back, Jesus began to say to the crowds with reference to John:
Matthew 13:20
By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully;
Matthew 21:26
But if we say 'human,' we are afraid of the people, for every one regards John as a Prophet."
Mark 6:20
Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.
Galatians 4:15
What has become then, of your blessings? For I can bear witness that, had it been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me!

General references

Matthew 3:5
At that time Jerusalem, and all Judea, as well as the whole district of the Jordan, went out to him
Acts 13:24
John having first proclaimed, before the appearance of Jesus, a baptism upon repentance for all the people of Israel.