NET Bible
"He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light."
— John 5:35, NET Bible
“He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”
“He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. ”
“He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.”
“He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.”
“He was a burning and shining light, and for a time you were ready to be happy in his light.”
“He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”
There is another who testifies about me, and I know the testimony he testifies about me is true.
You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
(I do not accept human testimony, but I say this so that you may be saved.)
He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light.
“But I have a testimony greater than that from John. For the deeds that the Father has assigned me to complete– the deeds I am now doing– testify about me that the Father has sent me.
And the Father who sent me has himself testified about me. You people have never heard his voice nor seen his form at any time,
nor do you have his word residing in you, because you do not believe the one whom he sent.