The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 3:16

Back to chapter

1830 Edition

yea, thus prophesied Joseph. I am sure of this thing, even as I am sure of the promise of Moses: for the Lord hath said unto me, I will preserve thy seed forever.

Changes

yYea, thus prophesied Joseph.: I am sure of this thing, even as I am sure of the promise of Moses:; for the Lord hath said unto me, I will preserve thy seed forever.

Simple English

That is what Joseph said. I am sure of this just like I am sure of Moses’ promise. The Lord told me: “I will keep your kids safe forever.”

Paraphrase

Joseph prophesied all this. I’m as sure of this as I am of Moses’s promise. The Lord told me, ‘I’ll preserve your descendants forever.’