Tuesday, February 24, 2026
John 1:23
Bible verse for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
John 1:23
“He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as Isaiah the prophet said."”
— Bible (KJV) · Read John in context
The scene behind the verse
Jordan River, ~29 AD. John the Baptist identifies himself using 700-year-old prophecy from Isaiah, near what is now the Jordan River crossing between Israel and Jordan.
Original language
phone (φωνὴ) — voice, sound, the medium not the message
Historical context
John called himself a 'voice' — temporary sound waves, not the eternal Word
What most readers miss
John chose the humblest possible description — just a voice, not even the message itself
Common misconception
People think John was being self-deprecating, but he was actually claiming to fulfill Isaiah's prophecy — a bold statement of divine calling.
How this verse has been applied
Write down one way you're preparing someone else for success. Thank God for giving you a 'voice' role.
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