John 5:35
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
In context
33 You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
34 Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.
35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
36 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.
37 And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,
John 5:35 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
- KJV King James Version
- He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
- WEB World English Bible
- He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.