1 Nephi 22:17
1830 Edition
Wherefore, he will preserve the righteous by his power, even if it so be that the fulness of his wrath must come, and the righteous be preserved, even unto the destruction of their enemies by fire. Wherefore, the righteous need not fear: for thus saith the prophet, They shall be saved, even if it so be as by fire.
Influences
1 Corinthians 3:15 (KJV)
If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Changes
Wherefore, he will preserve the righteous by his power, even if it so be that the fulness of his wrath must come, and the righteous be preserved, even unto the destruction of their enemies by fire. Wherefore, the righteous need not fear:; for thus saith the prophet, Tthey shall be saved, even if it so be as by fire.
Simple English
So he will protect good people with his power. Even if his full anger must come, good people will be kept safe while their enemies are destroyed by fire. So good people do not need to be afraid. The prophet says they will be saved, like being saved from fire.
Paraphrase
“He’ll protect the righteous by his power. Even if his full anger must come, the righteous will be preserved while their enemies are destroyed by fire. So the righteous have nothing to fear. As the prophet says, “They’ll be saved, though it may be like passing through fire.””