Matthew 3:3

Full Chapter

September 22, 2025

KJV

For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

BSB

This 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.’”

WEB

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

YLT

for this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ‘A voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye His paths.’

F.O.G Original

Because this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ’A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF יהוה (Yahweh), MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’’

F.O.G

Because this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ’A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF יהוה (Yahweh), MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’’

F.O.G MSG

This was the very man the prophet Isaiah had spoken about when he wrote: A voice cries out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way for Yahweh! Make His paths straight!’ᵃ

Footnotes:

³ᵃ Isaiah’s Prophecy: Quoted from Isaiah 40:3, this prophecy spoke of preparing the way for Yahweh’s coming. John fulfilled this by preparing hearts for the Messiah’s arrival.