The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 2:16

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And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceeding young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father; wherefore I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers.

Influences

1 Corinthians 4:1 (KJV)
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

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And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers.

Simple English

I, Nephi, was very young but tall for my age. I wanted to know God’s secrets. So I prayed to the Lord. He came to me and softened my heart. I believed everything my father said. I did not rebel against him like my brothers did.

Paraphrase

I was very young then, though tall for my age. I desperately wanted to understand God’s mysteries, so I prayed. The Lord visited me and softened my heart. I believed everything my father had said. I didn’t rebel like my brothers.