John 1:23

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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.’”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
World English Bible (WEB)
He said{G5346}{(G5713)}, I{G1473} am the voice{G5456} of one crying{G994}{(G5723)} in{G1722} the wilderness{G2048}, Make straight{G2116}{(G5657)} the way{G3598} of the Lord{G2962}, as{G2531} said{G2036}{(G5627)} the prophet{G4396} Esaias{G2268}.
Strong's King James
(23) He said, "I'm a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Make straight YAHWEH's way,' as Isaiah the prophet said."
The F.O.G
[23] John responded by quoting the prophet Isaiah: "I am simply a voice calling out in the wilderness, 'Clear the way and straighten the path for the Lord's arrival!' - just as Isaiah prophesied."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
He said, ‘I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.’
Young's Literal Translation

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