1 Nephi 22:18
1830 Edition
Behold, my brethren, I say unto you, that these things must shortly come; yea, even blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke must come; and it must needs be upon the face of this earth; and it cometh unto men according to the flesh, if it so be that they will harden their hearts against the Holy One of Israel:
Influences
Acts 2:19 (KJV)
And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
Changes
Behold, my brethren, I say unto you, that these things must shortly come; yea, even blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke must come; and it must needs be upon the face of this earth; and it cometh unto men according to the flesh, if it so be that they will harden their hearts against the Holy One of Israel:.
Simple English
My brothers, I tell you these things must happen soon. Blood, fire, and clouds of smoke must come to this earth. This will happen to people if they harden their hearts against the Holy One of Israel.
Paraphrase
“Brothers, these things will happen soon. Blood, fire, and clouds of smoke are coming to this earth. This will come in real, physical terms for those who harden their hearts against the Holy One of Israel.”