Translation Comparison

Luke 3:4

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Luke 3:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Luke 3:4 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
American Standard VersionASV	as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	As it was written in the book of the sayings of Isaias the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	as it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet: Voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
English Revised VersionERV	as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
World English BibleWEB	As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, \|The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	as it hath been written in the scroll of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, 'A voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye His paths;
American King James VersionAKJV	As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	as it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah, \|The voice of one crying aloud! 'In the Desert prepare ye a road for the Lord: make His highway straight.

King James Bible

KJV

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

American Standard Version

ASV

as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

As it was written in the book of the sayings of Isaias the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

as it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet: Voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

English Revised Version

ERV

as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

World English Bible

WEB

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, |The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

as it hath been written in the scroll of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, 'A voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye His paths;

American King James Version

AKJV

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

as it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah, |The voice of one crying aloud! 'In the Desert prepare ye a road for the Lord: make His highway straight.

King James Bible

KJV

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

American Standard Version

ASV

as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

As it was written in the book of the sayings of Isaias the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

as it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet: Voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

English Revised Version

ERV

as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

World English Bible

WEB

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, |The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

as it hath been written in the scroll of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, 'A voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye His paths;

American King James Version

AKJV

As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

as it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah, |The voice of one crying aloud! 'In the Desert prepare ye a road for the Lord: make His highway straight.