Matthew 3:2-4
English Standard Version Anglicised
2 (A)“Repent, for (B)the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
(C)“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
(D)‘Prepare[a] the way of the Lord;
make his paths straight.’”
4 Now John wore (E)a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt round his waist, and his food was (F)locusts and (G)wild honey.
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- Matthew 3:3 Or crying: Prepare in the wilderness
Matthew 3:2-4
New International Version
2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”[a](B)
4 John’s(C) clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist.(D) His food was locusts(E) and wild honey.
Footnotes
- Matthew 3:3 Isaiah 40:3
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