John 5:35

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Summary

John 5:35

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

Was

2 Peter 1:19

And ye

General references

Exodus 34:35

Matthew 3:5

Acts 13:24

Bible References

Was

He came for witness, to give witness about the light, so that all men might have faith through him.

Truly I say to you, Among the sons of women there has not been a greater than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

For he will be great in the eyes of the Lord; he will not take wine or strong drink; and he will be full of the Spirit of God from his birth.

I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts;

And ye

Because of what he said, a number of the disciples went back and would no longer go with him.

And they come to you as my people come, and are seated before you as my people, hearing your words but doing them not: for deceit is in their mouth and their heart goes after profit for themselves.

Then Jerusalem and all Judaea went out to him, and all the people from near Jordan;

And when they were going away, Jesus, talking of John, said to all the people, What went you out into the waste land to see? a tall stem moving in the wind?

And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;

But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.

For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

Where then is that happy condition of yours? because I give you witness, that, if possible, you would have taken out your eyes and given them to me.

General references

And the children of Israel saw that the face of Moses was shining: so Moses put the veil over his face again till he went to the Lord.

Then Jerusalem and all Judaea went out to him, and all the people from near Jordan;

For whose coming John made ready the way by preaching to all the people of Israel the baptism which goes with a change of heart.