John 5:35 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.
English ASV
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
English Amplified
John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to delight (sun) yourselves in his light.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to delight (sun) yourselves in his light.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
John was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
*He* was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
English EASY 2024
John was like a light that shone brightly. For a certain time, you enjoyed the light that he gave.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
John was like a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were happy to enjoy his light for a while.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
John was like a lamp, burning and shining, and you were willing for a while to enjoy his light.
English God's Word - GW 1995
John was a lamp that gave off brilliant light. For a time you enjoyed the pleasure of his light.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a time you were willing to enjoy his light.
English KJV 1611
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
English LSB
He was the lamp that was burning and shining and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He was a burning and a shining lamp, and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
"He was the lamp that was burning and was shining and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.
English NIV
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.
English NKJ 1982
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.
English NLT
John shone brightly for a while, and you benefited and rejoiced.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
“John was a blazing, shining torch, and for a short time, you basked in his light with great joy.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
John shone brightly for a while, and you benefited and rejoiced,
English Tyndale 1537
He was a burning, and a shining light, and ye would for a season have rejoiced in his light.