John 5:35
Douay-Rheims
He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.
Alcuin of York
John was a candle lighted by Christ, the Light, burning with faith and love, shining in word and deed. He was sent before, to confound the enemies of Christ, according to the Psalm, I have ordained a lantern for Mine Anointed; as for His enemies, I shall clothe them with shamem. (Ps. 131)
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A.D. 804 · as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on John 5:31-40
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.