Verse 10. For this is he, etc. The passage of Scripture here quoted is found in Mal 3:1. The substance of it is contained also in Isa 40:3.

Prepare thy way. That is, to prepare the people; to make them ready, by proper instructions, to receive the Messiah.

{h} "is written" Is 40:3; Mal 3:1; Lu 1:76