The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 20:10

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For, behold, I have refined thee; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Influences

Isaiah 48:10 (KJV)
Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Changes

For, behold, I have refined thee;, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Simple English

I have made you better. I have chosen you in hard times.

Paraphrase

I’ve refined you—chosen you in the furnace of hard times.