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John 1:23 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for John 1:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.”
John 1:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:23
John identifies himself through Isaiah 40:3: 'I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord.' He claims no personal title but defines himself by function—a voice preparing for another. The imagery of making paths straight derives from ancient Near Eastern custom of preparing roads for approaching royalty. John's preaching prepared hearts for the King's arrival. He is a voice, not the Word; a herald, not the Message; a servant, not the Master.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 1:23
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“Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.,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., קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵינוּ׃ ,Hark! one calleth: Clear ye in the wilderness the way of the LORD”
“'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'{Isaiah 40:3},The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.,,,,,,,,”
“saying”
“'I am not the Christ”
“child”
“their God.”
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.,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.,,,,,,,,”