in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah, saying, "He took our infirmities, and he carried away our diseases.
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King James Version
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.English Standard Version
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: "He took our illnesses and bore our diseases."New International Version
This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases."