Mark 1:2

2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, [a] "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, [b] who will prepare your way;

Mark 1:2 In-Context

1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way;
3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,' "
4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Other ancient authorities read [in the prophets]
  • [b]. Gk [before your face]
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