Matthew 3:2-4
King James Version
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
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Matthew 3:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 and saying, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!”(A) 3 For he is the one spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, who said:
A voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
Prepare the way for the Lord;
make His paths straight!(B)[a]
4 John himself had a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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Matthew 3:2-4
New King James Version
2 and saying, “Repent, for (A)the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying:
(B)“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
(C)‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.’ ”
4 Now (D)John himself was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was (E)locusts and (F)wild honey.
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Matthew 3:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)“Repent, for (B)the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[a] 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
(C)“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
(D)‘Prepare[b] the way of the Lord;
make his paths straight.’”
4 Now John wore (E)a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was (F)locusts and (G)wild honey.
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- Matthew 3:2 Or the kingdom of heaven has come near
- Matthew 3:3 Or crying: Prepare in the wilderness
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