New International Version (NIV)
3“a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’ ”1:3 Isaiah 40:3
Mark 1:3
Mark 1:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
3The voice of one calling 1:3 Or out, Prepare in the wilderness the wayout in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
Make His paths straight!’ ”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
3The voice of one crying in the wilderness,
‘Make ready the way of the Lord,
Make His paths straight.’ ”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3A voice of one shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
1:3 A ruler or nobleman traveling in the wilderness would have a crew of workmen preparing and clearing the road ahead of him. In spiritual terms, John the Baptist was clearing the way for the arrival of the Messiah by preparing the hearts of his followers.Make His paths straight!’ ” [Is 40:3]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
3“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for Him.’”1:3 Isaiah 40:3 (see also LXX)
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
3“A messenger is calling out in the desert,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord.
Make straight paths for him.’ ” (Isaiah 40:3)