John 5:35

John 5:35 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

35He was the lamp that was burning and shining, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.

35John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to rejoice in his light. [John 1:23-25]

35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.

35He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

35He was a burning, and a shining candle: and ye would for a season haue reioyced in his light.

35He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.

35John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.

35John was like a light that shone brightly. For a certain time, you enjoyed the light that he gave.

35he was the burning and shining lamp, and you willed to be glad, for an hour, in his light.