John 1:23 net — John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah…

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"John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”"

— John 1:23, NET Bible

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John 1 — Context

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He confessed– he did not deny but confessed–“I am not the Christ!”

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So they asked him,“Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said,“I am not!”“Are you the Prophet?” He answered,“No!”

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Then they said to him,“Who are you? Tell us so that we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

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John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”

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(Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.)

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So they asked John,“Why then are you baptizing if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

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John answered them,“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize,

John 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:23 say?
John 1:23 in the NET Bible reads: “John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.””
Where is John 1:23 in the Bible?
John 1:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 23.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 1:23.
What translation should I read John 1:23 in?
John 1:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 1:23?
John 1:23 reads (NET): “John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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