Luke 3:4

Amplified Bible

as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:14

¶And it will be said, “Build up, build up, clear the way. Remove the stumbling block out of the way [of the spiritual return] of My people.”

Isaiah 62:10

¶Go through, go through the gates, Clear the way for the people; Build up, build up the highway, Remove the stones, lift up a banner over the peoples.

Malachi 4:6

He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers [a reconciliation produced by repentance], so that I will not come and strike the land with a curse [of complete destruction].” [Luke 1:17]

Matthew 3:3

This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the road for the Lord, Make His highways straight (level, direct)!’ ” [Is 40:3]

Mark 1:3

A voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’ ” [Is 40:3]

John 1:23

He said, “I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” [Is 40:3]

John 1:7

This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him.