John 1:23

The English Standar Version

He said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, 'Make straight[6] the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said."

Cross References

Matthew 3:3

For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare[1] the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.' "

Mark 1:3

the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare[3] the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,' "

John 1:22

So they said to him, "Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

John 1:24

(Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.)

John 3:28

You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.'