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Mark 1:3 - Compare All Versions

Mark 1:3 NIV (New International Version)

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

Mark 1:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’”

Mark 1:3 NLT (New Living Translation)

He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming! Clear the road for him!’”

Mark 1:3 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

A voice of one crying out in the wilderness:   Prepare the way for the Lord;   make his paths straight!  

Mark 1:3 KJV (King James Version)

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

Mark 1:3 NKJV (New King James Version)

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.’ ”

Mark 1:1-3 MSG (The Message)

The good news of Jesus Christ—the Message!—begins here, following to the letter the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Watch closely: I’m sending my preacher ahead of you; He’ll make the road smooth for you. Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!

Mark 1:3 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

THE VOICE OF ONE CALLING OUT IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’ ”

Mark 1:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)

A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’ ” [Is 40:3]

Mark 1:3 NET (New English Translation)

the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘ Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight. ’”