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The start of the good news

This is the start of the good news about Jesus Christ. He is the Son of God. The prophet Isaiah wrote this message from God in his book:[a]

‘Listen! I will send someone to prepare a way for you.
    He will tell people my message.

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John the Baptist Prepares the Way(A)

The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b](B) as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
    who will prepare your way”[c](C)

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:1 Or Jesus Christ. Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) both mean Anointed One.
  2. Mark 1:1 Some manuscripts do not have the Son of God.
  3. Mark 1:2 Mal. 3:1