The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 27:17

1830 Edition

And the man shall say, I cannot bring the book, for it is sealed.

Influences

Isaiah 29:11 (KJV)
I cannot; for it is sealed

Changes

And the man shall say,: I cannot bring the book, for it is sealed.

Simple English

And the man will say: “I cannot bring the book. It is sealed.”

Paraphrase

The man will reply, “I can’t bring you the book. It’s sealed.”