The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 17:48

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~592–591 BC

1830 Edition

And now it came to pass that when I had spoken these words, they were angry with me, and were desirous to throw me into the depths of the Sea; and as they came forth to lay their hands upon me, I spake unto them, saying: In the name of the Almighty God, I command you that ye touch me not, for I am filled with the power of God, even unto the consuming of my flesh; and whoso shall lay their hands upon me, shall wither even as a dried reed; and he shall be as nought before the power of God, for God shall smite him.

Influences

John 15:17 (KJV)
These things I command you, that ye love one another.
John 20:17 (KJV)
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
Acts 23:3 (KJV)
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

Changes

And now it came to pass that when I had spoken these words, they were angry with me, and were desirous to throw me into the depths of the Ssea; and as they came forth to lay their hands upon me, I spake unto them, saying: In the name of the Almighty God, I command you that ye touch me not, for I am filled with the power of God, even unto the consuming of my flesh; and whoso shall lay theirs hands upon me, shall wither even as a dried reed; and he shall be as noaught before the power of God, for God shall smite him.

Simple English

When I had said these words, they were angry with me. They wanted to throw me into the sea. As they came to grab me, I said: 'In the name of Almighty God, I command you not to touch me. I am filled with God’s power, even to the burning of my flesh. Whoever touches me will wither like a dried reed. They will be nothing before God’s power. God will strike them.'

Paraphrase

When I said these things, they got furious and tried to throw me into the ocean. As they reached for me, I said: 'In the name of Almighty God, I command you not to touch me! I’m filled with God’s power—it’s burning through my body. Anyone who touches me will wither like a dry stick. God will strike them down.'