John 5:35

A burning and shining light [ο λ υ χ ν ο ς ο κ α ι ο μ ε ν ο ς κ α ι φ α ι ν ω ν]. Rev., correctly, the lamp that burneth and shineth. Lucnov, lamp, as contrasted with the light [φ ω ς]. See John 1:5; John 1:7; John 1:8; John 1:9; and compare John 8:12; John 9:5; John 12:46. Wyc., lantern. The Baptist did not, like Jesus, shine by his own light. The definite article with lamp, points to it as a familiar household object. Burning hints at the fact that the lamp gives but a transitory light. In burning the oil is consumed.

Ye were willing. Again the emphatic uJmeiv, ye.

To rejoice [α γ α λ λ ι α σ θ η ν α ι]. The word signifies exultant, lively joy. See Matthew 5:12; Luke 1:47; Luke 10:21; 1 Peter 1:6. The interest in the Baptist was a frivolous, superficial, and short - lived excitement. Bengel says, "they were attracted by his brightness, not by his warmth."