John 1:23

He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

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Other Translations for John 1:23

BSB
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: "I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.'"
AKJV
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
CPDV
He said, "I am a voice crying out in the desert, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' just as the prophet Isaiah said."
ERV
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.
NHEB
He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as Isaiah the prophet said."
SMT
He said, I the voice of him crying in the desert, Make ye straight the way of the Lord, as said Esaias the prophet.

Commentary for John 1:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 1:23
Summary
John identifies as messenger preparing for Lord
Place
Wilderness
Event
John identifies prophetic calling
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative