John 5:35
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35 He was the burning and (A)shining lamp, and (B)you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.
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2 Peter 1:19
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19 [a]And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a (A)light that shines in a dark place, (B)until (C)the day dawns and the morning star rises in your (D)hearts;
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- 2 Peter 1:19 Or We also have the more sure prophetic word
John 1:7-8
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7 This man came for a (A)witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might (B)believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that (C)Light.
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Matthew 11:11
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11 “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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Luke 1:76-77
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76 “And you, child, will be called the (A)prophet of the Highest;
For (B)you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,
77 To give (C)knowledge of salvation to His people
By the remission of their sins,
Matthew 3:5-7
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5 (A)Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him 6 (B)and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, (C)“Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from (D)the wrath to come?
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John 6:66
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66 (A)From that time many of His disciples went [a]back and walked with Him no more.
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- John 6:66 Or away; lit. to the back
Luke 7:28
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28 For I say to you, among those born of women there is [a]not a (A)greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
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- Luke 7:28 NU none greater than John;
Luke 1:15-17
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15 For he will be (A)great in the sight of the Lord, and (B)shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, (C)even from his mother’s womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 (D)He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘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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Mark 6:20
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20 for Herod (A)feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he [a]did many things, and heard him gladly.
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- Mark 6:20 NU was very perplexed, yet
Matthew 21:26
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26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we (A)fear the multitude, (B)for all count John as a prophet.”
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Matthew 13:20-21
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20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately (A)receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when (B)tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately (C)he stumbles.
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Matthew 11:7-9
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7 (A)As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? (B)A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, (C)and more than a prophet.
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Galatians 4:15-16
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15 [a]What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me. 16 Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?
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- Galatians 4:15 NU Where
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