The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 2:4

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And thou hast beheld in thy youth, his glory; wherefore, thou art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh: for the spirit is the same, yesterday, to-day, and forever. And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free.

Influences

Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever

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And thou hast beheld in thy youth, his glory; wherefore, thou art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh:; for the sSpirit is the same, yesterday, to-day, and forever. And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free.

Simple English

When you were young, you saw how great he is. So you are blessed just like those he will help when he comes to earth. The Spirit is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The way is ready since Adam fell. Salvation is free.

Paraphrase

You saw his glory when you were young. You’re blessed just like those who will see him in person, because the Spirit is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The way has been prepared since the fall, and salvation is free.