35He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.


In Context

32 It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true.

33 You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.

34 But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.

35 He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.

36 But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John, for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.

37 The Father himself, who sent me, has testified about me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.

John 5:35 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:35He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35He was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:35He was the lamp that burneth and shineth: and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.