ISB ~ Matthew 3 v3

The voice of one crying:A quotation from Is 40:3.

• Isaiah’s oracle outlines John’s mission: he is the important figure who prepares the way of the Lord. All four Gospels connect Isaiah’s words with John’s ministry (Mk 1:3; Lk 3:4; Jn 1:23). See note on Lk 3:4-6.