The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 10:6

1830 Edition

Wherefore, all mankind was in a lost and in a fallen state; and ever would be, save they should rely on this Redeemer.

Changes

Wherefore, all mankind wasere in a lost and in a fallen state;, and ever would be, save they should rely on this Redeemer.

Simple English

So all people were lost and fallen. They would always be lost unless they trusted in this Redeemer.

Paraphrase

All humanity was lost in a fallen state. They would stay that way forever unless they relied on this Redeemer.