1 Nephi 20:12
1830 Edition
Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; for I am he; and I am the first, and I am also the last.
Influences
Isaiah 48:12 (KJV)
Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.
Changes
Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel, my called;, for I am he; and I am the first, and I am also the last.
Simple English
Listen to me, Jacob and Israel, my chosen people. I am he. I am the first and I am also the last.
Paraphrase
Listen to me, Jacob. Listen, Israel, whom I’ve called. I am the one. I am the first, and I am the last.