New Living Translation
John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

English Revised Version
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth: and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

King James Bible
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

World English Bible
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while 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.

John 5:35 Additional Translations ...