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Berean Standard Bible

“as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.”

Luke 3:4

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Luke sets John the Baptist's ministry in a very specific historical time, naming the emperor, governor and high priests. Then he introduces John's role using a prophecy from Isaiah.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.

King James Version (KJV)

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

American Standard Version (ASV)

as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As it says in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the waste land, Make ready the way of the Lord, make his roads straight.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

as it has been written in the scroll of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, 'A voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, straight make you His paths;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como está escrito en el libro de las palabras del profeta Isaías que dice: Voz del que clama en el desierto: Aparejad el camino del Señor, haced derechas sus sendas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Eso fue lo que estaba escrito de él en el libro del profeta Isaías: «Voz de uno que grita en el desierto: “Preparen el camino del Señor, háganle sendas que estén derechas.

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