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

Galatians 4:15

General references

Matthew 3:5

Acts 13:24

Bible References

Was

This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him.

I tell you truly, there has not arisen among those born of woman a greater than John the Baptist; but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall not drink wine and strong drink, but shall be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth;

I tell you, that among those born of women there is no greater prophet than John; but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which you will do well to attend, as to a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the day-star arises in your hearts,

And ye

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

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

And when they had gone, Jesus began to say to the multitudes, concerning John, What went you out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

He that received seed on the rocky places is he that hears the word and immediately receives it with joy

But if we say from men, we fear the multitude, for all regard John as a prophet.

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he preserved him, and hearing him, did many things, and heard him gladly.

What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have dug out your eyes and have given them to me.

General references

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

John having preached before his coming the baptism of a change of mind to all the people of Israel.