Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He was a burning and shining light, and for a time you were ready to be happy in his light.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

*He* was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

World English Bible (WEB)

He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

he was the burning and shining lamp, and ye did will to be glad, for an hour, in his light.