Mark 1:3

Mark 1:3 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3“a voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3The voice of one calling out in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
Make His paths straight!’ ”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3A voice of one shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
Make His paths straight!’ ” [Is 40:3]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for Him.’”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

3The voice of one crying in the wilderness,
Make ye ready the way of the Lord,
Make his paths straight;

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

3The voyce of him that cryeth in the wildernesse is, Prepare the way of the Lord: make his paths straight.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

3the voice of one crying in the wilderness,
‘Make ready the way of the Lord!
Make his paths straight!’”

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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)

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

3His voice will shout in the wilderness:
“The Lord will come soon, so prepare a way for him.
Make the paths straight for him.” ’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

3A voice of one calling in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, || Make His paths straight.”

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