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General Information:
Mark begins this book with the words that the prophet Isaiah wrote long ago about a messenger who would come and tell the people to get ready for the Lord's coming. Verses 4-15 show how this prophecy was fulfilled by John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
before your face
This is an idiom that means "ahead of you." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
your face ... your way
Here the word "your" refers to the Lord and is singular. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
the one
This refers to the messenger.
will prepare your way
Doing this represents preparing the people for the Lord's arrival. Alternate translation: "will prepare the people for your arrival" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)