The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 1:25

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And I exceedingly fear and tremble because of you, lest he shall suffer again: for behold, ye have accused him that he sought power and authority over you; but I know that he hath not sought for power nor authority over you; but he hath sought the glory of God, and your own eternal welfare.

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And I exceedingly fear and tremble because of you, lest he shall suffer again:; for behold, ye have accused him that he sought power and authority over you; but I know that he hath not sought for power nor authority over you;, but he hath sought the glory of God, and your own eternal welfare.

Simple English

“I am very afraid for you. I fear he will suffer again. You have said he wants power and control over you. But I know he has not looked for power or control over you. He has looked for the glory of God and for your own forever well-being.”

Paraphrase

“I’m terrified you’ll hurt him again. You’ve accused him of wanting power over you. But I know he’s never wanted control. He’s only wanted God’s glory and your eternal good.”