Verse Comparison: John 5:35
American Standard Version
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Darby English Version
*He* was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
International Standard Version
That man was a lamp that burns and brightly shines, and for a while you were willing to rejoice in his light.
King James Version
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
Young's Literal Translation
he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.