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Preparing for a King
Commentators explain that the phrase "Make his paths straight" evokes the ancient practice of building grand, straight roads for a visiting king. John the Baptist's ministry was this spiritual road construction, calling people to prepare their hearts and lives for the arrival of the true King, Jesus Christ.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 1:3
The voice of one crying (φονη βοωντος). God is coming to his people to deliver them from their captivity in Babylon. So the prophe…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:3
19th Century
Bishop
The voice of one crying in the wilderness.—See Note on Matthew 3:3.
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On Mark 1:3
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 …
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John Gill
On Mark 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
The voice of one crying in the wilderness
This is the other testimony in proof of the same, and may be read in ([Ref…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…