1 Nephi 8:15
~600–592 BC
1830 Edition
And it came to pass that I beckoned unto them; and I also did say unto them, with a loud voice, that they should come unto me, and partake of the fruit, which was desirable above all other fruit.
Influences
Luke 1:22 (KJV)
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
Changes
And it came to pass that I beckoned unto them; and I also did say unto them, with a loud voice, that they should come unto me, and partake of the fruit, which was desirable above all other fruit.
Simple English
I waved to them and called out loudly for them to come to me and eat the fruit, which was better than any other fruit.
Paraphrase
'I waved and called out loud: 'Come here! Taste this fruit—it’s wonderful!''