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For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying
This can be stated in active form. AT: "For Isaiah the prophet was speaking of John the Baptist when he said" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
The voice of one calling out in the wilderness
This can be expressed as a sentence. AT: "The voice of one calling out in the wilderness is heard" or "They hear the sound of someone calling out in the wilderness"
Make ready the way of the Lord ... make his paths straight
These two phrases mean the same thing. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)
Make ready the way of the Lord
"Get the road ready for the Lord." Doing this represents being prepared to hear the Lord's message when he comes. People do this by repenting of their sins. AT: "Prepare to hear the Lord's message when he comes" or "Repent and be ready for the Lord to come" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)