The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 25:6

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But behold, I Nephi, have not taught my children after the manner of the Jews; but behold, I, of myself, have dwelt at Jerusalem, wherefore I know concerning the regions round about; and I have made mention unto my children concerning the judgments of God, which hath come to pass among the Jews, unto my children, according to all that which Isaiah hath spoken, and I do not write them.

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But behold, I, Nephi, have not taught my children after the manner of the Jews; but behold, I, of myself, have dwelt at Jerusalem, wherefore I know concerning the regions round about; and I have made mention unto my children concerning the judgments of God, which hath come to pass among the Jews, unto my children, according to all that which Isaiah hath spoken, and I do not write them.

Simple English

I have not taught my children the Jewish way. But I have lived in Jerusalem. So I know about the places around there. I have told my children about God’s judgments. These judgments came to the Jews. I have told them everything Isaiah spoke. But I do not write it all down.

Paraphrase

But I haven’t raised my children in the Jewish tradition. I lived in Jerusalem, so I know the region well. I’ve told my children about God’s judgments on the Jews—everything Isaiah spoke about—but I haven’t written those details down.