The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 3:8

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that when my father had heard these words, he was exceeding glad, for he knew that I had been blessed of the Lord.

Changes

And it came to pass that when my father had heard these words, he was exceedingly glad, for he knew that I had been blessed of the Lord.

Simple English

When my father heard this, he was very happy. He knew the Lord had blessed me.

Paraphrase

My father was overjoyed when he heard this. He knew the Lord had blessed me.