John 5:35

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 as a witness
to testify about the light,
so that all might believe through him.

“I assure you: Among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared, but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord
and will never drink wine or beer.
He will be filled with the Holy Spirit
while still in his mother’s womb.

I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John, but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

So we have the prophetic word strongly confirmed. You will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

And ye

From that moment many of His disciples turned back and no longer accompanied Him.

So My people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest profit.

Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were flocking to him,

As these men went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

And the one sown on rocky ground—this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we’re afraid of the crowd, because everyone thought John was a prophet.”

because Herod was in awe of John and was protecting him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very disturbed,

yet would hear him gladly.

What happened to this sense of being blessed you had? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

General references

and the Israelites would see that Moses’ face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil over his face again until he went to speak with the Lord.

Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were flocking to him,

Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.