John 5:35

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 5:35

BSB
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
AKJV
He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
CPDV
He was a burning and shining light. So you were willing, at the time, to exult in his light.
ERV
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth: and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
NHEB
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
SMT
He was a burning and manifest light: and ye wished to rejoice for a time in his light.

Commentary for John 5:35

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 5:35
Summary
John was temporary radiant messenger
Event
John's witness described metaphorically
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching