# Moroni 1

*1830 Edition*

**1** Now I, Moroni, after having made an end of abridging the account of the people of Jared, I had supposed not to have written more, but I have not as yet perished; and I make not myself known to the Lamanites, lest they should destroy me.

**2** For behold, their wars are exceeding fierce among themselves; and because of their hatred, they put to death every Nephite that will not deny the Christ.

**3** And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; wherefore, I wander whithersoever I can, for the safety of mine own life.

**4** Wherefore, I write a few more things, contrary to that which I had supposed: for I had supposed not to have written any more; but I write a few more things, that perhaps they may be of worth unto my brethren, the Lamanites, in some future day, according to the will of the Lord.

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*Source: [The Book of Mormon](https://bookofmormon.com/1830/moroni/1)*
