1 Nephi 8:12
~600–592 BC
1830 Edition
And as I partook of the fruit thereof, it filled my soul with exceeding great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirous above all other fruit.
Influences
Matthew 2:10 (KJV)
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Changes
And as I partook of the fruit thereof, it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirousable above all other fruit.
Simple English
As I ate the fruit, it filled my soul with great joy. So I wanted my family to eat it too, because I knew it was better than any other fruit.
Paraphrase
'As I ate it, joy filled my whole soul. I wanted my family to taste it too—I knew this fruit was better than anything else.'