John 1:23
The Scripture
(23) He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with a description of the light that was with God at the beginning of creation and that enlightened humanity. It introduces John the Baptist, who proclaims that the true light has come, which reveals God's kingdom and life. The passage teaches that the light is Jesus, the source of spiritual illumination and salvation.
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