Berean Standard Bible
““A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’””
Mark introduces John the Baptist by quoting prophecies from Malachi and Isaiah. Isaiah 40 announced comfort for exiles, with a voice calling to prepare a highway through the desert for the Lord's return to his people.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’”
King James Version (KJV)
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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)
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)
'A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, straight make you his paths,' --
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Voz del que clama en el desierto: Aparejad el camino del Señor; enderezad sus veredas.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
«Voz de uno que clama en el desierto: “Preparen el camino del Señor, háganle caminos derechos”».
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