John 1:23

Updated: June 3, 2025
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He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
World English Bible (WEB)
He said{G5346}{(G5713)}, I{G1473} am the voice{G5456} of one crying{G994}{(G5723)} in{G1722} the wilderness{G2048}, Make straight{G2116}{(G5657)} the way{G3598} of the Lord{G2962}, as{G2531} said{G2036}{(G5627)} the prophet{G4396} Esaias{G2268}.
KJV with Strongs
(23) He said, "I'm a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Make straight YAHWEH's way,' as Isaiah the prophet said."
The F.O.G
John responded by quoting the prophet Isaiah: "I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Clear the way and straighten the path, For יהוה (Yahweh's) arrival!'"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
He said, ‘I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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