The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 28:26

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~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

yea, wo be unto him that hearkeneth unto the precepts of men, and denieth the power of God and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Influences

Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Changes

yYea, wo be unto him that hearkeneth unto the precepts of men, and denieth the power of God, and the gift of the Holy Ghost.!

Simple English

Terrible things will happen to those who listen to people’s teachings. They say God has no power. They say the Holy Spirit gives no gifts.

Paraphrase

Woe to anyone who listens to human teachings and denies God’s power and the gift of the Holy Spirit.