The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 27:16

1830 Edition

and now, because of the glory of the world, and to get gain, will they say this, and not for the glory of God.

Changes

aAnd now, because of the glory of the world, and to get gain, will they say this, and not for the glory of God.

Simple English

They will say this because they want to look good in the world and get money. They will not say it to give glory to God.

Paraphrase

He’ll say this for worldly prestige and profit—not to honor God.