The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 12:10

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and these twelve ministers which thou beholdest, shall judge thy seed. And behold, they are righteous forever; for because of their faith in the Lamb of God, their garments are made white in his blood.

Influences

Revelation 7:14 (KJV)
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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aAnd these twelve ministers whichom thou beholdest, shall judge thy seed. And, behold, they are righteous forever; for because of their faith in the Lamb of God, their garments are made white in his blood.

Simple English

These twelve ministers you see will judge your descendants. They are righteous forever. Because of their faith in the Lamb of God, their clothes are made white in his blood.

Paraphrase

“These twelve ministers you’re looking at will judge your children. They will remain righteous forever. Their faith in the Lamb of God has made their robes white in his blood.”