en_tn/mat/03/01.md

## translationWords

* [[en:tw:desert]]
* [[en:tw:isaiah]]
* [[en:tw:johnthebaptist]]
* [[en:tw:judea]]
* [[en:tw:kingdomofgod]]
* [[en:tw:lord]]
* [[en:tw:preach]]
* [[en:tw:prophet]]
* [[en:tw:repent]]

## translationNotes

* This section takes place many years later when John the Baptist was an adult and began to preach.
* **For this is he who ** - The pronoun "he" refers to John the Baptist.
* **For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying ** - Alternative translation: "For Isaiah the prophet was speaking of John the Baptist when he said." (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive]])
* **Make ready the way of the Lord, make his paths straight ** - This is a metaphor for the message of John the Baptist which calls for the people to prepare to repent. (See: [[en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]]) Alternative translation: "Get ready to change the way you live so your life will be pleasing to God."