Mark 1:2-4
New International Version
2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:
“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way”[a](A)—
3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[b](B)
4 And so John the Baptist(C) appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance(D) for the forgiveness of sins.(E)
Mark 1:2-4
King James Version
2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
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Mark 1:2-4
New King James Version
2 As it is written in [a]the Prophets:
(A)“Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You.”
3 “The(B) voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.’ ”
4 (C)John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance [b]for the remission of sins.
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Mark 1:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
As Predicted By Isaiah, John The Baptist Came To Prepare The Way For The Messiah
2 Just as it has been written in Isaiah[a] the prophet— “Behold, I am sending-forth My messenger ahead of Your presence[b], who will make Your way ready: 3 A voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; be making His paths straight’”— 4 John came[c], the one baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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