Matthew 3:3

New Century Version

John the Baptist is the one Isaiah the prophet was talking about when he said: “This is a voice of one who calls out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make the road straight for him.’ ”

Cross References

Isaiah 40:3

This is the voice of one who calls out: “Prepare in the desert the way for the Lord. Make a straight road in the dry lands for our God.

Malachi 3:1

The Lord All-Powerful says, “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way for me. Suddenly, the Lord you are looking for will come to his Temple; the messenger of the agreement, whom you want, will come.”

Mark 1:3

“This is a voice of one who calls out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make the road straight for him.’ ”

Luke 1:17

He will go before the Lord in spirit and power like Elijah. He will make peace between parents and their children and will bring those who are not obeying God back to the right way of thinking, to make a people ready for the coming of the Lord.”

Luke 1:76

“Now you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go before the Lord to prepare his way.

John 1:23

John told them in the words of the prophet Isaiah: “I am the voice of one calling out in the desert: ‘Make the road straight for the Lord.’ ”