John the Baptizer was “a burning and shining lamp ” in that prior to his unjust imprisonment by Herod, he had fulfilled his divine commission to prepare the way for the Messiah.
Ristija Johannes oli „küünal, mis põles ja paistis ”, sest enne seda, kui Heroodes ta ebaõiglaselt vangistas, oli ta täitnud Jumalalt saadud ülesande valmistada teed Messiale.