Berean Standard Bible
“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.’””
Priests and Levites from Jerusalem have come to question John the Baptist about who he is, since his baptizing ministry is attracting attention. He has already denied being the Messiah, Elijah or the expected prophet.
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Berean Standard Bible (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.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
King James Version (KJV)
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the waste land, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
He said, 'I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.'
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Dijo: Yo soy la voz del que clama en el desierto: Enderezad el camino del Señor, como dijo Isaías profeta.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Juan respondió con las palabras del profeta Isaías: ―Yo soy la voz del que grita en el desierto: “Preparen un camino recto para el Señor”.
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