'''2''' As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
'''2''' As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
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'''3''' The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
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'''3''' The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.<ref>This is from [[Isaiah, Chapter 40|Isaiah 40:3]].</ref>
'''4''' John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
'''4''' John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.