John 5:35

He was indeed a burning and shining light, and for a while ye willingly rejoiced in his light.

2 Peter 1:19

We have also the more sure word of the prophets, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star rise in your hearts:

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, of men, we fear the people, for they all esteem John as a prophet.

Matthew 3:5-7

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

Matthew 11:7-9

And as they departed, Jesus took occasion to say to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the desert to see? a reed shaken by the wind?

Matthew 11:11

For I assure you that in the whole human race there hath not risen a greater than John the baptist: though the lest in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he:

Matthew 13:20-21

And he who received the seed as upon stony grounds, is one that heareth the word and immediately receiveth it with joy:

Mark 6:20

but could not; for Herod revered John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and protected him: and when he heard him he did many things according to John's instructions, and heard him willingly.

Luke 1:15-17

and he shall drink neither wine nor any other strong liquor; and he shall be filled with the holy Spirit even from his birth;

Luke 1:76-77

And thou, my child, shalt be called the prophet of the most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord,

Luke 7:28

for I tell you that among the sons of men there is not a greater prophet than John the baptist: (though the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he:)

John 1:7-8

this man came for witness, that he might testify concerning the light, that through him all might believe.

John 6:66

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

Galatians 4:15-16

What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked 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
this man came for witness, that he might testify concerning the light, that through him all might believe.
Matthew 11:11
For I assure you that in the whole human race there hath not risen a greater than John the baptist: though the lest in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he:
Luke 1:15
and he shall drink neither wine nor any other strong liquor; and he shall be filled with the holy Spirit even from his birth;
Luke 7:28
for I tell you that among the sons of men there is not a greater prophet than John the baptist: (though the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he:)
2 Peter 1:19
We have also the more sure word of the prophets, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star rise in your hearts:

And ye

John 6:66
From this time many of his disciples went away, and walked no more with Him.
Matthew 3:5
Then went, out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan,
Matthew 11:7
And as they departed, Jesus took occasion to say to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the desert to see? a reed shaken by the wind?
Matthew 13:20
And he who received the seed as upon stony grounds, is one that heareth the word and immediately receiveth it with joy:
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, of men, we fear the people, for they all esteem John as a prophet.
Mark 6:20
but could not; for Herod revered John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and protected him: and when he heard him he did many things according to John's instructions, and heard him willingly.
Galatians 4:15
What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

General references

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