John 1:23-26 Common English Bible (CEB)

23. John replied, "I am a voice crying out in the wilderness, Make the Lord’s path straight, just as the prophet Isaiah said."

24. Those sent by the Pharisees

25. asked, "Why do you baptize if you aren’t the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?"

26. John answered, "I baptize with water. Someone greater stands among you, whom you don’t recognize.

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