John 5:35

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John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
(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
[35] John was like a bright and shining lamp, and you chose to enjoy his light for a while, celebrating his message until it challenged you too deeply.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.
Young's Literal Translation

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