Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

The voice

Matthew 3:3
He it is who was spoken of through the Prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying aloud, 'In the desert prepare ye a road for the Lord: make His highway straight.'"
Mark 1:3
"The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'"
John 1:23
"I am the voice," he replied, "of one crying aloud, 'Make straight the Lord's way in the Desert,' fulfilling the words of the Prophet Isaiah."

Prepare

Luke 1:16
Many of the descendants of Israel will he turn to the Lord their God;
John 1:7
He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.
John 3:28
You yourselves can bear witness to my having said, 'I am not the Christ,' but 'I am His appointed forerunner.'

General references

Mark 1:3
"The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'"