The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 3:5

1830 Edition

And now, behold, thy brothers murmur, saying: It is a hard thing which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord.

Changes

And now, behold, thy brothers murmur, saying: Iit is a hard thing which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord.

Simple English

Your brothers are complaining. They say: This is a hard thing you want us to do. But I don’t want it from them. The Lord commands it.

Paraphrase

'Your brothers are complaining that this is too hard. But listen—this isn’t my idea. It’s the Lord’s command.'