The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 8:21

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and I saw numberless concourses of people; many of whom were pressing forward, that they might obtain the path which led unto the tree by which I stood.

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aAnd I saw numberless concourses of people;, many of whom were pressing forward, that they might obtain the path which led unto the tree by which I stood.

Simple English

I saw countless groups of people. Many were pushing forward, trying to get on the path that led to the tree where I stood.

Paraphrase

“I saw countless people pushing forward, trying to reach the path to the tree.”