John 5:35

He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light.

2 Peter 1:19

And in the written word of prophecy we have something more permanent; to which you do well to pay attention--as to a lamp shining in a dimly-lighted place--until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Matthew 21:26

and if we say 'a human origin' we have the people to fear, for they all hold John to have been a Prophet."

Matthew 3:5-7

Then large numbers of people went out to him--people from Jerusalem and from all Judaea, and from the whole of the Jordan valley--

Matthew 11:7-9

When the messengers had taken their leave, Jesus proceeded to say to the multitude concerning John, "What did you go out into the Desert to gaze at? A reed waving in the wind?

Matthew 11:11

"I solemnly tell you that among all of woman born no greater has ever been raised up than John the Baptist; yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of the Heavens is greater than he.

Matthew 13:20-21

He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy.

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.

Luke 1:15-17

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth.

Luke 1:76-77

And you moreover, O child, shall be called Prophet of the Most High; For you shall go on in front before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Luke 7:28

"I tell you that among all of women born there is not one greater than John. Yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.

John 1:7-8

He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.

John 6:66

Thereupon many of His disciples left Him and went away, and no longer associated with Him.

Galatians 4:15-16

I ask you, then, what has become of your self-congratulations? For I bear you witness that had it been possible you would have torn out your own 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
He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.
Matthew 11:11
"I solemnly tell you that among all of woman born no greater has ever been raised up than John the Baptist; yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of the Heavens is greater than he.
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth.
Luke 7:28
"I tell you that among all of women born there is not one greater than John. Yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.
2 Peter 1:19
And in the written word of prophecy we have something more permanent; to which you do well to pay attention--as to a lamp shining in a dimly-lighted place--until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

And ye

John 6:66
Thereupon many of His disciples left Him and went away, and no longer associated with Him.
Matthew 3:5
Then large numbers of people went out to him--people from Jerusalem and from all Judaea, and from the whole of the Jordan valley--
Matthew 11:7
When the messengers had taken their leave, Jesus proceeded to say to the multitude concerning John, "What did you go out into the Desert to gaze at? A reed waving in the wind?
Matthew 13:20
He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy.
Matthew 21:26
and if we say 'a human origin' we have the people to fear, for they all hold John to have been a Prophet."
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.
Galatians 4:15
I ask you, then, what has become of your self-congratulations? For I bear you witness that had it been possible you would have torn out your own eyes and have given them to me.

General references

Matthew 3:5
Then large numbers of people went out to him--people from Jerusalem and from all Judaea, and from the whole of the Jordan valley--
Acts 13:24
Before the coming of Jesus, John had proclaimed to all the people of Israel a baptism of repentance.