There was a man] Matthew 3:1. Luke 1. 57, 80. and 3. 2. from] Therefore Malachi 3:1. he is called the Angel, which signifieth a Messenger or Ambassadour of Christ, Mark 1:2-3. to prepare his way, by manifesting him to Israel. God] Luke 3:2. Malachi 3:1. was John] Luke 1:13; Luke 1:60; Luke 1:63.