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.
World English Bible (WEB)
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
Strong's King James
He{G1565} was{G2258}{(G5713)} a burning{G2545}{(G5746)} and{G2532} a shining{G5316}{(G5723)} light{G3088}: and{G1161} ye{G5210} were willing{G2309}{(G5656)} for{G4314} a season{G5610} to rejoice{G21}{(G5677)} in{G1722} his{G846} light{G5457}.
The F.O.G *
(35) He was the lamp that burned and shone and you were wanted to rejoice for an hour in his light.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.
