4. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.
5. Every valley will be filled,and every mountain and hill will be brought low, and the crooked will be made straight, and the rough ways will be made smooth,
6. and all humanity will see the salvation of God.’”
7. So John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?