Mark 1:2 As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way—

1:2 AMP

逐节对照

Amplified Bible - As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way—
新标点和合本 - 正如先知以赛亚（有古卷无“以赛亚”三字）书上记着说： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你前面，预备道路。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 正如以赛亚先知书上记着： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要为你预备道路。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 正如以赛亚先知书上记着： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要为你预备道路。
当代译本 - 正如以赛亚先知书上说： “看啊，我要差遣我的使者在你前面为你预备道路。
圣经新译本 - 正如以赛亚先知的书上写着： “看哪，我差遣我的使者在你面前，预备你的道路；
中文标准译本 - 正如先知以赛亚书上所记载的： “看哪，我要差派我的使者在你前头，他要预备你的道。
现代标点和合本 - 正如先知以赛亚书上记着说： “看哪！我要差遣我的使者在你前面，预备道路。
和合本（拼音版） - 正如先知以赛亚书上记着说： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你前面，预备道路。
New International Version - as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” —
New International Reader's Version - Long ago Isaiah the prophet wrote, “I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way.” ( Malachi 3:1 )
English Standard Version - As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way,
New Living Translation - just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way.
Christian Standard Bible - As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.
New American Standard Bible - just as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I am sending My messenger before You, Who will prepare Your way;
New King James Version - As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.”
American Standard Version - Even as it is written in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way;
King James Version - As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
New English Translation - As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way,
World English Bible - As it is written in the prophets, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you:
新標點和合本 - 正如先知以賽亞（有古卷沒有以賽亞三個字）書上記着說：看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你前面，預備道路。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 正如以賽亞先知書上記着：「看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要為你預備道路。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 正如以賽亞先知書上記着：「看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要為你預備道路。
當代譯本 - 正如以賽亞先知書上說：「看啊，我要差遣我的使者在你前面為你預備道路。
聖經新譯本 - 正如以賽亞先知的書上寫著： “看哪，我差遣我的使者在你面前，預備你的道路；
呂振中譯本 - 神言人以賽亞書上記着說：『看哪，我差遣我的使者在你前面，他要準備你的道路。
中文標準譯本 - 正如先知以賽亞書上所記載的：「看哪，我要差派我的使者在你前頭，他要預備你的道。
現代標點和合本 - 正如先知以賽亞書上記著說：「看哪！我要差遣我的使者在你前面，預備道路。
文理和合譯本 - 如先知以賽亞所載云、我遣我使在爾前、以修爾路、
文理委辦譯本 - 先知載曰、我遣我使、在爾前、備爾道、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 如載於先知書有原文抄本作載於先知以賽亞書云、我遣我使在爾前、以備爾道、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 正如意灑雅先知書之所記云：『吾遣使者、以先啟行；為爾前驅、備爾行程。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Sucedió como está escrito en el profeta Isaías: «Yo estoy por enviar a mi mensajero delante de ti, el cual preparará tu camino».
현대인의 성경 - 예언서에는 “보라! 내가 너보다 앞서 내 사자를 보내겠다. 그가 네 앞에서 네 길을 준비할 것이다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Как написано у пророка Исаии: «Вот, Я посылаю перед Тобой Моего вестника, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
Восточный перевод - Как написано в Книге Пророков, где Всевышний говорит: «Вот впереди Тебя (Масиха) посылаю Я вестника Моего, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Как написано в Книге Пророков, где Аллах говорит: «Вот впереди Тебя (аль-Масиха) посылаю Я вестника Моего, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Как написано в Книге Пророков, где Всевышний говорит: «Вот впереди Тебя (Масеха) посылаю Я вестника Моего, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - selon ce qui est écrit dans le livre du prophète Esaïe : J’enverrai mon messager devant toi, il te préparera le chemin .
リビングバイブル - 神が地上にご自分のひとり子を遣わされることと、彼を迎える準備のために特別な使者を送られることとは、預言者イザヤがずっと以前に告げていました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ· ἰδοὺ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου, ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ: ἰδοὺ, ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου, ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου.
Nova Versão Internacional - Conforme está escrito no profeta Isaías: “Enviarei à tua frente o meu mensageiro; ele preparará o teu caminho”
Hoffnung für alle - wie es der Prophet Jesaja angekündigt hatte: »Gott spricht: ›Ich sende dir meinen Boten voraus, der dein Kommen ankündigt und dir den Weg bereitet.‹«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - như nhà Tiên tri Y-sai đã viết: “Này, Ta sẽ sai sứ giả Ta đi trước Con, người sẽ dọn đường cho Con.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในพระธรรมอิสยาห์ผู้เผยพระวจนะมีเขียนไว้ว่า “ดูเถิด เราจะส่งทูตของเรามาก่อนท่าน เพื่อเตรียมทางไว้ให้ท่าน”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ตามที่บันทึกในฉบับอิสยาห์ผู้เผยคำกล่าวของพระเจ้าว่า “ดูเถิด เราจะใช้ผู้ส่งข่าวของเราล่วงหน้าเจ้าไป เพื่อเตรียมทางของเจ้า

交叉引用

Luke 3:2 - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas [his son-in-law], the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
Luke 3:3 - And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin;
Luke 3:4 - as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.
Luke 3:5 - Every ravine shall be filled up, And every mountain and hill shall be leveled; And the crooked [places] shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth;
Luke 3:6 - and all mankind shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
Luke 3:7 - So he began saying to the crowds who were coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath [of God that is] to come?
Luke 3:8 - Therefore produce fruit that is worthy of [and consistent with your] repentance [that is, live changed lives, turn from sin and seek God and His righteousness]. And do not even begin to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [and so our heritage assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham [for God can replace the unrepentant, regardless of their heritage, with those who are obedient].
Luke 3:9 - Even now the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; so every tree that does not produce good fruit is being cut down and thrown into the fire.”
Luke 3:10 - The crowds asked him, “Then what are we to do?”
Luke 3:11 - And John replied, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do the same.”
Luke 3:12 - Even some tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked, “Teacher, what are we to do?”
Luke 3:13 - And he told them, “Collect no more than the fixed amount you have been ordered to [collect].”
Luke 3:14 - Some soldiers asked him, “And what about us, what are we to do?” And he replied to them, “Do not extort money from anyone or harass or blackmail anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.”
Luke 3:15 - Now the people were in a state of expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Luke 3:16 - John answered them all by saying, “As for me, I baptize you [only] with water; but One who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I is coming, and I am not fit to untie the strap of His sandals [even as His slave]. He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire.
Matthew 26:24 - The Son of Man is to go [to the cross], just as it is written [in Scripture] of Him; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born.”
Luke 18:31 - Then taking the twelve [disciples] aside, He said to them, “Listen carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that have been written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled and completed.
Luke 7:27 - This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.’
Luke 7:28 - I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater [in privilege] than he.”
Matthew 26:31 - Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night [disillusioned about Me, confused, and some even ashamed of Me], for it is written [in the Scriptures], ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
Matthew 3:1 - In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying,
Matthew 3:2 - “ Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:3 - This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the road for the Lord, Make His highways straight (level, direct)!’ ”
Matthew 3:4 - Now this same John had clothing made of camel’s hair and a [wide] leather band around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:5 - At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;
Matthew 3:6 - and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
Matthew 3:7 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the [divine] wrath and judgment to come?
Matthew 3:8 - So produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin];
Matthew 3:9 - and do not presume to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [so our inheritance assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham.
Matthew 3:10 - And already the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:11 - “As for me, I baptize you with water because of [your] repentance [that is, because you are willing to change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret your sin and live a changed life], but He (the Messiah) who is coming after me is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to remove [even as His slave]; He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire (judgment).
Psalms 40:7 - Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne]; In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
Luke 1:70 - Just as He promised by the mouth of His holy prophets from the most ancient times—
Matthew 2:5 - They replied to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what has been written by the prophet [Micah]:
Luke 1:15 - for he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord; and will never drink wine or liquor, and he will be filled with and empowered to act by the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb.
Luke 1:16 - He will turn many of the sons of Israel back [from sin] to [love and serve] the Lord their God.
Luke 1:17 - It is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous [which is to seek and submit to the will of God]—in order to make ready a people [perfectly] prepared [spiritually and morally] for the Lord.”
Luke 1:76 - And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord (the Messiah) to prepare His ways;
Matthew 11:10 - This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.’
Malachi 3:1 - “Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will prepare and clear the way before Me. And the Lord [the Messiah], whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming,” says the Lord of hosts.

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - As it is written and forever remains in the [writings of the] prophet Isaiah: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way—
新标点和合本 - 正如先知以赛亚（有古卷无“以赛亚”三字）书上记着说： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你前面，预备道路。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 正如以赛亚先知书上记着： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要为你预备道路。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 正如以赛亚先知书上记着： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要为你预备道路。
当代译本 - 正如以赛亚先知书上说： “看啊，我要差遣我的使者在你前面为你预备道路。
圣经新译本 - 正如以赛亚先知的书上写着： “看哪，我差遣我的使者在你面前，预备你的道路；
中文标准译本 - 正如先知以赛亚书上所记载的： “看哪，我要差派我的使者在你前头，他要预备你的道。
现代标点和合本 - 正如先知以赛亚书上记着说： “看哪！我要差遣我的使者在你前面，预备道路。
和合本（拼音版） - 正如先知以赛亚书上记着说： “看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你前面，预备道路。
New International Version - as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” —
New International Reader's Version - Long ago Isaiah the prophet wrote, “I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way.” ( Malachi 3:1 )
English Standard Version - As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way,
New Living Translation - just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way.
Christian Standard Bible - As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.
New American Standard Bible - just as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I am sending My messenger before You, Who will prepare Your way;
New King James Version - As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.”
American Standard Version - Even as it is written in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way;
King James Version - As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
New English Translation - As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way,
World English Bible - As it is written in the prophets, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you:
新標點和合本 - 正如先知以賽亞（有古卷沒有以賽亞三個字）書上記着說：看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你前面，預備道路。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 正如以賽亞先知書上記着：「看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要為你預備道路。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 正如以賽亞先知書上記着：「看哪，我要差遣我的使者在你面前，他要為你預備道路。
當代譯本 - 正如以賽亞先知書上說：「看啊，我要差遣我的使者在你前面為你預備道路。
聖經新譯本 - 正如以賽亞先知的書上寫著： “看哪，我差遣我的使者在你面前，預備你的道路；
呂振中譯本 - 神言人以賽亞書上記着說：『看哪，我差遣我的使者在你前面，他要準備你的道路。
中文標準譯本 - 正如先知以賽亞書上所記載的：「看哪，我要差派我的使者在你前頭，他要預備你的道。
現代標點和合本 - 正如先知以賽亞書上記著說：「看哪！我要差遣我的使者在你前面，預備道路。
文理和合譯本 - 如先知以賽亞所載云、我遣我使在爾前、以修爾路、
文理委辦譯本 - 先知載曰、我遣我使、在爾前、備爾道、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 如載於先知書有原文抄本作載於先知以賽亞書云、我遣我使在爾前、以備爾道、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 正如意灑雅先知書之所記云：『吾遣使者、以先啟行；為爾前驅、備爾行程。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Sucedió como está escrito en el profeta Isaías: «Yo estoy por enviar a mi mensajero delante de ti, el cual preparará tu camino».
현대인의 성경 - 예언서에는 “보라! 내가 너보다 앞서 내 사자를 보내겠다. 그가 네 앞에서 네 길을 준비할 것이다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Как написано у пророка Исаии: «Вот, Я посылаю перед Тобой Моего вестника, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
Восточный перевод - Как написано в Книге Пророков, где Всевышний говорит: «Вот впереди Тебя (Масиха) посылаю Я вестника Моего, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Как написано в Книге Пророков, где Аллах говорит: «Вот впереди Тебя (аль-Масиха) посылаю Я вестника Моего, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Как написано в Книге Пророков, где Всевышний говорит: «Вот впереди Тебя (Масеха) посылаю Я вестника Моего, который приготовит Тебе путь» .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - selon ce qui est écrit dans le livre du prophète Esaïe : J’enverrai mon messager devant toi, il te préparera le chemin .
リビングバイブル - 神が地上にご自分のひとり子を遣わされることと、彼を迎える準備のために特別な使者を送られることとは、預言者イザヤがずっと以前に告げていました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ· ἰδοὺ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου, ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ: ἰδοὺ, ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου, ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου.
Nova Versão Internacional - Conforme está escrito no profeta Isaías: “Enviarei à tua frente o meu mensageiro; ele preparará o teu caminho”
Hoffnung für alle - wie es der Prophet Jesaja angekündigt hatte: »Gott spricht: ›Ich sende dir meinen Boten voraus, der dein Kommen ankündigt und dir den Weg bereitet.‹«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - như nhà Tiên tri Y-sai đã viết: “Này, Ta sẽ sai sứ giả Ta đi trước Con, người sẽ dọn đường cho Con.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในพระธรรมอิสยาห์ผู้เผยพระวจนะมีเขียนไว้ว่า “ดูเถิด เราจะส่งทูตของเรามาก่อนท่าน เพื่อเตรียมทางไว้ให้ท่าน”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ตามที่บันทึกในฉบับอิสยาห์ผู้เผยคำกล่าวของพระเจ้าว่า “ดูเถิด เราจะใช้ผู้ส่งข่าวของเราล่วงหน้าเจ้าไป เพื่อเตรียมทางของเจ้า

Luke 3:2 - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas [his son-in-law], the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
Luke 3:3 - And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin;
Luke 3:4 - as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.
Luke 3:5 - Every ravine shall be filled up, And every mountain and hill shall be leveled; And the crooked [places] shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth;
Luke 3:6 - and all mankind shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
Luke 3:7 - So he began saying to the crowds who were coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath [of God that is] to come?
Luke 3:8 - Therefore produce fruit that is worthy of [and consistent with your] repentance [that is, live changed lives, turn from sin and seek God and His righteousness]. And do not even begin to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [and so our heritage assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham [for God can replace the unrepentant, regardless of their heritage, with those who are obedient].
Luke 3:9 - Even now the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; so every tree that does not produce good fruit is being cut down and thrown into the fire.”
Luke 3:10 - The crowds asked him, “Then what are we to do?”
Luke 3:11 - And John replied, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do the same.”
Luke 3:12 - Even some tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked, “Teacher, what are we to do?”
Luke 3:13 - And he told them, “Collect no more than the fixed amount you have been ordered to [collect].”
Luke 3:14 - Some soldiers asked him, “And what about us, what are we to do?” And he replied to them, “Do not extort money from anyone or harass or blackmail anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.”
Luke 3:15 - Now the people were in a state of expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Luke 3:16 - John answered them all by saying, “As for me, I baptize you [only] with water; but One who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I is coming, and I am not fit to untie the strap of His sandals [even as His slave]. He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire.
Matthew 26:24 - The Son of Man is to go [to the cross], just as it is written [in Scripture] of Him; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born.”
Luke 18:31 - Then taking the twelve [disciples] aside, He said to them, “Listen carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that have been written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled and completed.
Luke 7:27 - This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.’
Luke 7:28 - I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater [in privilege] than he.”
Matthew 26:31 - Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night [disillusioned about Me, confused, and some even ashamed of Me], for it is written [in the Scriptures], ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
Matthew 3:1 - In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying,
Matthew 3:2 - “ Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:3 - This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the road for the Lord, Make His highways straight (level, direct)!’ ”
Matthew 3:4 - Now this same John had clothing made of camel’s hair and a [wide] leather band around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:5 - At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;
Matthew 3:6 - and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
Matthew 3:7 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the [divine] wrath and judgment to come?
Matthew 3:8 - So produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin];
Matthew 3:9 - and do not presume to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [so our inheritance assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham.
Matthew 3:10 - And already the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:11 - “As for me, I baptize you with water because of [your] repentance [that is, because you are willing to change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret your sin and live a changed life], but He (the Messiah) who is coming after me is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to remove [even as His slave]; He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire (judgment).
Psalms 40:7 - Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne]; In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
Luke 1:70 - Just as He promised by the mouth of His holy prophets from the most ancient times—
Matthew 2:5 - They replied to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what has been written by the prophet [Micah]:
Luke 1:15 - for he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord; and will never drink wine or liquor, and he will be filled with and empowered to act by the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb.
Luke 1:16 - He will turn many of the sons of Israel back [from sin] to [love and serve] the Lord their God.
Luke 1:17 - It is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous [which is to seek and submit to the will of God]—in order to make ready a people [perfectly] prepared [spiritually and morally] for the Lord.”
Luke 1:76 - And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord (the Messiah) to prepare His ways;
Matthew 11:10 - This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.’
Malachi 3:1 - “Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will prepare and clear the way before Me. And the Lord [the Messiah], whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming,” says the Lord of hosts.