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Crookedness » The crooked

Highways » Figurative

Highways » All obstructions removed from, before persons of distinction

John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

Mountains » Illustrative » Of difficulties

Straight » Figurative » Of righteousness, "straight paths,"

Travelers » Of distinction » Often preceded by heralds, &c to have the roads prepared

Valleys » Illustrative » (filling up of,) of removing all obstructions to the gospel

Way provided » By removal of obstacles