Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 5:35 in English Standard Version "He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light." Mt 13:20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, Mt 21:26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 2Pe 1:19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,