King James Version
Mark 1:2 in the King James Version says “As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.” — study this verse from Mark chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.”
Mark 1:2 · KJV
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. for: or, unto
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“the prophets”
G4396a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
“send”
G649set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
“messenger”
G32compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
“face”
G4383the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
“shall prepare”
G2680to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas g2090 refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create
“way”
G3598a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
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