John 1:23

Modern English Version

John said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ just as the prophet Isaiah said.”

Cross References

Matthew 3:3

For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight.’ ”

Mark 1:3

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’ ”

John 1:22

They said to him then, “Who are you? Tell us so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say concerning yourself?”

John 1:24

Now those who were sent were from the Pharisees.

John 3:28

You yourselves bear witness of me, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but ‘I have been sent before Him.’