2 Nephi 1:25
~588–570 BC
1830 Edition
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.
Influences
Hebrews 12:21 (KJV)
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake.
Luke 9:1 (KJV)
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Changes
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.'