In Isaiah, the prophet (εν τω Εσαια τω προφητη). The quotation comes from Mal 3:1 and Isa 40:3. The Western and Neutral classes re…

Verses 2 and 3: As it is written in the prophets. He mentions prophets, here, without specifying which. The passages are found in…

In the prophets.—The better manuscripts give the more accurate reference, “in Esaias the prophet.” On general grounds, ho…

The Venerable Bede: In preparing to write his Gospel, Mark rightly begins with the testimonies of the Prophets. He did this to …

Mark cites the OT to show that any true understanding of the ministry of Jesus must be firmly grounded there. “It is written” underscores a strong …

As it is written in the prophets
Malachi and Isaiah; for passages out of both follow; though the Vulgate Latin, Syri…

Isaiah and Malachi each spoke concerning the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in the ministry of John. From these prophets we may observe t…