The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 19:6

1830 Edition

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Influences

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Changes

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:; and the government shall be upon his shoulder:; and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counsellor, The mMighty God, The eEverlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Simple English

A child is born for us. A son is given to us. He will be the leader. His name will be Wonderful, Guide, The Mighty God, The Father Who Lives Forever, The Prince of Peace.

Paraphrase

A child is born to us. A son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.