The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 11:3

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And my brother Jacob also hath seen him as I have seen him; wherefore, I will send their words forth unto my children, to prove unto them that my words are true. Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word. Nevertheless, God sendeth more witnesses; and he proveth all his words.

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And my brother, Jacob, also haths seen him as I have seen him; wherefore, I will send their words forth unto my children, to prove unto them that my words are true. Wherefore, by the words of three, God hath said, I will establish my word. Nevertheless, God sendeth more witnesses;, and he proveth all his words.

Simple English

My brother Jacob has also seen him, just as I have. So I will send their words to my children. This will prove that my words are true. God has said: I will prove my word by three people. But God sends more people to tell the truth. He proves all his words.

Paraphrase

My brother Jacob has also seen him, just as I have. So I’m sending out their words to my children to prove that what I say is true. God said he would establish his word through three witnesses. Still, he keeps sending more witnesses—he backs up everything he says.