He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
He was a burning and a shining light, х ho (G3588) luchnos (G3088) ho (G3588) kaiomenos (G2545) kai (G2532) fainoon (G5316)] - literally, 'the burning and shining lamp,' or 'torch:'-q. d., 'the great light of his day.' Christ is never called by the humble word here applied to John-a light-bearer-studiously used to distinguish him from his Master, but ever The Light х to (G3588) Foos (G5457)] in the most absolute sense. See the note at John 1:6.
And ye were willing for a season - that is, until they saw that it pointed where they were not prepared to go.
To rejoice in his light. There is a play of irony here, referring to the hollow delight with which his testimony excited them.