John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. Cross References 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David's men swore to him, "You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished." Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. Mark 1:5 People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Treasury of Scripture He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. was. John 1:7,8 Matthew 11:11 Luke 1:15-17,76,77 and ye. John 6:66 Ezekiel 33:31 Matthew 3:5-7 |
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