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John 5:35
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
John 5:35 · American Standard Version
John 5:35 in other translations
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
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In context
32 It is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
33 Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth.
34 But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.
35 He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
36 But the witness which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.
37 And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.
38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he sent, him ye believe not.
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