Mat 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Mat 3:2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" Mat 3:3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS: 'PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD; MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.' "