John 5:35
John chapter 5 · verse 35 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
Context
v.34But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.
v.35This passage
v.36But 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.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 11:7
And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
- Luke 7:28
I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
- John 6:66
Upon this many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
- 2 Peter 1:19
And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:
- Matthew 21:26
But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
- John 1:7
The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.