New International Version “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” New Living Translation He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming! Clear the road for him!’” English Standard Version the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” Berean Standard Bible “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” Berean Literal Bible “A voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.’” King James Bible The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. New King James Version “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.’ ” New American Standard Bible THE VOICE OF ONE CALLING OUT IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’” NASB 1995 THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’” NASB 1977 THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’” Legacy Standard Bible THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’” Amplified Bible A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’” Berean Annotated Bible “A voice of one calling in the wilderness (solitary place), ‘Prepare the way for the Lord {Kyriou}, make straight paths for Him <Isa 40:3>.’” Christian Standard Bible A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight! Holman Christian Standard Bible A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight! American Standard Version The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight; Contemporary English Version In the desert someone is shouting, 'Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for him.'" English Revised Version The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight; GOD'S WORD® Translation "A voice cries out in the desert: 'Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!'" Good News Translation Someone is shouting in the desert, 'Get the road ready for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel!'" International Standard Version He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!'" NET Bible the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.'" New Heart English Bible The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of the Lord. Make his roads straight.'" Webster's Bible Translation The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Weymouth New Testament "The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” World English Bible the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA voice of one calling in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the LORD, "" Make His paths straight.” Berean Literal Bible “A voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.’” Young's Literal Translation 'A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye his paths,' -- Smith's Literal Translation A voice of him crying in the desert, Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make his beaten paths straight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA voice of one crying in the desert: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Catholic Public Domain Version The voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight his paths.” New American Bible A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’ ” New Revised Standard Version the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe voice that cries in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord, and straighten his high ways. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “A voice that cries in the wilderness, prepare the way of THE LORD JEHOVAH and make level his paths.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThe voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Godbey New Testament the voice of one roaring in the wilderness; Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make His paths straight. Haweis New Testament The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths strait.” Mace New Testament The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." Weymouth New Testament "The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'" Worrell New Testament the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.'" Worsley New Testament and again, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight:" accordingly John came baptizing in the wilderness, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Mission of John the Baptist…2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” 3“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” 4John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.… Cross References A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. John 1:23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” Matthew 3:3 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.’” ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, Luke 1:76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, Matthew 11:10 This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. make straight paths for Him.’ Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Luke 3:5 Every valley shall be filled in, and every mountain and hill made low. The crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth. Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Matthew 3:3 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.’” Luke 3:4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. John 1:23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. Exodus 23:20 Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Matthew 11:10 This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ Treasury of Scripture The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Isaiah 40:3-5 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God… Matthew 3:3 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. Luke 3:4-6 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight… Jump to Previous Aloud Crying Desert Highways Paths Prepare Ready Road Roads Straight Voice Waste Way WildernessJump to Next Aloud Crying Desert Highways Paths Prepare Ready Road Roads Straight Voice Waste Way WildernessMark 1 1. The office of John the Baptist.9. Jesus is baptized; 12. tempted; 14. he preaches; 16. calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John; 23. heals one that had a demon; 29. Peter's mother in law; 32. many diseased persons; 40. and cleanses the leper. “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, John the Baptist preached in the wilderness of Judea, calling Israel to recognize that God’s promised King was near. His setting reflected the nation’s spiritual need for renewal and readiness. Isa 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD… ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, As roads were cleared for the arrival of a king, John called people to repent and turn from sin so they would be ready to receive Jesus, the Lord and Messiah. Luk 1:76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;… make straight paths for Him.’” The call required removing the obstacles of unbelief, disobedience, and hypocrisy. John’s ministry prepared the people for Christ’s public appearance and the beginning of His saving work. Pro 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths… Persons / Places / Events 1. John the BaptistThe "voice" mentioned in this verse refers to John the Baptist, who was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He preached a message of repentance and baptized people in the Jordan River, preparing them for the coming of the Messiah. 2. The Wilderness This refers to the desert region where John the Baptist carried out his ministry. The wilderness symbolizes a place of preparation and purification, away from the distractions of society. 3. The Lord This is a reference to Jesus Christ, whose coming John the Baptist was preparing the people for. The title "Lord" emphasizes His divine authority and messianic role. Teaching Points The Role of PreparationJust as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts for His presence in our lives. This involves repentance and turning away from sin. The Importance of the Wilderness The wilderness represents a place of solitude and reflection. In our spiritual journey, we may need to step away from the busyness of life to hear God's voice more clearly. The Call to Repentance John's message was one of repentance. As believers, we must continually examine our lives and turn back to God, aligning our paths with His will. The Fulfillment of Prophecy The connection between Mark 1:3 and Old Testament prophecies underscores the reliability of God's Word and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Making Straight Paths This involves removing obstacles in our lives that hinder our relationship with God. It calls for intentional actions to live in obedience to His commands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 1:3?2. How does Mark 1:3 encourage us to prepare our hearts for Christ's return? 3. What does "make straight paths" mean in our daily Christian walk? 4. How does Isaiah 40:3 connect with the message in Mark 1:3? 5. In what ways can we "prepare the way" for the Lord today? 6. How can we apply John the Baptist's example in Mark 1:3 to evangelism? 7. What does "Prepare the way for the Lord" mean in Mark 1:3? 8. How does Mark 1:3 fulfill Old Testament prophecy? 9. Why is John the Baptist's role significant in Mark 1:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 1? (3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness.--See Note on Matthew 3:3.John’s lone voice in a barren place fulfills Isaiah 40:3, proving God’s Word exact. The desert setting highlights our need to leave distractions, repent, and align every aspect of life so the Lord can reign without hindrance. Mark opens his Gospel by showing Jesus is the sovereign Lord whose arrival demands immediate, heart-level preparation and straight living from all who will receive Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “A voiceΦωνὴ (Phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of one calling βοῶντος (boōntos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 994: To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wilderness, ἐρήμῳ (erēmō) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2048: Lonesome, i.e. waste. ‘Prepare Ἑτοιμάσατε (Hetoimasate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2090: To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. way ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3598: A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. for [the] Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. make ποιεῖτε (poieite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. straight εὐθείας (eutheias) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2117: Perhaps from eu and tithemi; straight, i.e. level, or true; adverbially at once. paths τρίβους (tribous) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5147: A worn path, beaten way, road, highway. From tribo; a rut or worn track. for Him.’” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources Mark 1:3 Blue Letter BibleMark 1:3 Bible Gateway Mark 1:3 Bible.com Mark 1:3 NIV |
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