The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 10:18

1830 Edition

For he is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever; and the way is prepared from the foundation of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him;

Influences

Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Matthew 25:34 (KJV)
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Changes

For he is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that they repent and come unto him;.

Simple English

I wanted to see, hear, and know these things by the power of the Holy Ghost. This is God’s gift to all who carefully seek him, both in old times and when he shows himself to people. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The way has been prepared since the world began, if people repent and come to him.

Paraphrase

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The way has been prepared since the world’s foundation for those who repent and come to him.