The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 10:19

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~600–592 BC

1830 Edition

for he that diligently seeketh, shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times, as in times of old; and as well in times of old, as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round.

Influences

Romans 15:13 (KJV)
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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fFor he that diligently seeketh, shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times, as in times of old;, and as well in times of old, as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round.

Simple English

Those who carefully seek will find. God’s mysteries will be shown to them by the power of the Holy Ghost. This happens now just like it did in old times, and it will happen in times to come. The Lord’s path is one eternal circle.

Paraphrase

Those who search diligently will find. God’s mysteries will unfold to them through the Holy Spirit’s power—in these times just as in ancient times, in ancient times just as in times to come. The Lord’s course is one eternal round.