John 1:23

23John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’ ”1:23 Isaiah 40:3

23He said, “I am the voice of one calling 1:23 Or out, In the wilderness make the wayout in the wilderness, ‘Make the way of the Lord straight,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”

23He said, “I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”

23He said, “I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” [Is 40:3]

23John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet:

23John replied, using the words of Isaiah the prophet. John said, “I’m the messenger who is calling out in the desert, ‘Make the way for the Lord straight.’ ” (Isaiah 40:3)