John 5:35

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

2 Peter 1:19

And we have the word of prophecy more confirmed, to which ye do well that ye take heed, as to a lamp that shone in a dark place, till the day should dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, Of men: we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

Matthew 3:5-7

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

Matthew 11:7-9

Jesus said to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

Matthew 11:11

Verily I say unto you, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist; but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

But he who received the seed in stony places, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.

Mark 6:20

For Herod reverenced John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and preserved him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Luke 1:15-17

For he shall be great before the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

Luke 1:76-77

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

Luke 7:28

For I say to you, among those that are born of women, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he that is least in the kingdom of God, is greater than he.

John 1:7-8

to testify of the light, that all thro' it might believe.

John 6:66

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

Galatians 4:15-16

For I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked 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.

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Bible References

Was

John 1:7
to testify of the light, that all thro' it might believe.
Matthew 11:11
Verily I say unto you, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist; but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.
Luke 1:15
For he shall be great before the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
Luke 7:28
For I say to you, among those that are born of women, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he that is least in the kingdom of God, is greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
And we have the word of prophecy more confirmed, to which ye do well that ye take heed, as to a lamp that shone in a dark place, till the day should dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

And ye

John 6:66
From this time many of his disciples went back and walked no more with him.
Matthew 3:5
Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Matthew 11:7
Jesus said to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Matthew 13:20
But he who received the seed in stony places, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, Of men: we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
Mark 6:20
For Herod reverenced John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and preserved him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Galatians 4:15
For I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked 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 round about Jordan,
Acts 13:24
John having first preached before his coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.