Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Bible References
I said
John 1:20
Then he declared openly, without denying it, "I am not the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]."
But
John 1:23
He replied, "I am the voice of a man who is calling out in the desert, [urging people to] 'Make the road for the Lord straight,' as Isaiah the prophet said, [Isa. 40:3]."
Matthew 3:3
For this is the man who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, who said, [Isa. 40:3], "[It is] the voice of a man who speaks out in the desert, [urging people to] make the road for the Lord ready [for Him to travel]; to make a straight pathway for Him [to walk on]."
Mark 1:2
It was even written in Isaiah, the prophet [Note: Verse
Luke 1:16
And he will influence many Israelites to turn to the Lord their God.
Luke 3:4
This was according to what is written in the book containing the words of Isaiah, the prophet [Isa. 40:3ff], "The voice of a man who speaks out in the desert [urging people] to make the road for the Lord ready [for Him to travel]; to make a straight pathway for Him [to walk on].
General references
Mark 1:7
In his preaching John said, "One who is more powerful than I am will follow my ministry. I am not [even] worthy to stoop down and loosen the straps of His sandals [i.e., to serve as His slave].