Matthew 3:3

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

New International Version (NIV)

3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“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)

3For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said,
“The 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)

3This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
“The voice of one shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the road for the Lord,
Make His highways straight (level, direct)!’ ” [Is 40:3]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“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)

3For this is he that was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
The 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)

3For this is he of whome it is spoken by the Prophet Esaias, saying, The voyce of him that crieth in the wildernes, Prepare ye the way of the Lord: make his pathes straight.

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

3For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying,
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness,
make the way of the Lord ready!
Make his paths straight!”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3John is the one Isaiah the prophet had spoken about. He had said,
“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)

3God's prophet Isaiah spoke about this man John long ago. He said:
‘Somebody's voice is shouting 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)

3for this is he having been spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, “A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, || Make His paths straight.”

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