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John 5:35
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John 5:35
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35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
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John 5:35
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John 5:35
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35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light,(A) and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.
2 Peter 1:19
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2 Peter 1:19
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19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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John 1:7-8
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John 1:7-8
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7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
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John 1:7-8
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John 1:7-8
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7 He came as a witness to testify(A) concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.(B) 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
Matthew 11:11
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Matthew 11:11
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11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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Matthew 11:11
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Matthew 11:11
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11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Luke 1:76-77
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Luke 1:76-77
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76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
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Luke 1:76-77
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Luke 1:76-77
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Matthew 3:5-7
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Matthew 3:5-7
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5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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Matthew 3:5-7
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Matthew 3:5-7
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5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. 6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized(A) by him in the Jordan River.
7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers!(B) Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?(C)
John 6:66
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John 6:66
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66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
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John 6:66
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John 6:66
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66 From this time many of his disciples(A) turned back and no longer followed him.
Luke 7:28
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Luke 7:28
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28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
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Luke 7:28
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Luke 7:28
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28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God(A) is greater than he.”
Luke 1:15-17
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Luke 1:15-17
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15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
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Luke 1:15-17
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Luke 1:15-17
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15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink,(A) and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit(B) even before he is born.(C) 16 He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 And he will go on before the Lord,(D) in the spirit and power of Elijah,(E) to turn the hearts of the parents to their children(F) and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”(G)
Mark 6:20
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Mark 6:20
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20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
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Mark 6:20
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Mark 6:20
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20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.(A) When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[a]; yet he liked to listen to him.
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- Mark 6:20 Some early manuscripts he did many things
Matthew 21:26
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Matthew 21:26
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26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
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Matthew 21:26
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Matthew 21:26
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26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.”(A)
Matthew 13:20-21
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Matthew 13:20-21
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20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
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Matthew 13:20-21
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Matthew 13:20-21
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20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.(A)
Matthew 11:7-9
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Matthew 11:7-9
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7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
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Matthew 11:7-9
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Matthew 11:7-9
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7 As John’s(A) disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness(B) to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces. 9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?(C) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
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