2 Nephi 1:15
~588–570 BC
1830 Edition
But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell: I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.
Influences
John 1:14 (KJV)
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Changes
But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell:; I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.
Simple English
'But the Lord has saved my soul from hell. I have seen his glory. I am held forever in the arms of his love.'
Paraphrase
'But the Lord has saved my soul from hell. I’ve seen his glory. I’m forever held in his loving arms.'