The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 3:25

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And now, blessed art thou, Joseph. Behold, thou art little; wherefore, hearken unto the words of thy brother Nephi, and it shall be done unto thee, even according to the words which I have spoken. Remember the words of thy dying father. Amen.

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And now, blessed art thou, Joseph. Behold, thou art little; wherefore, hearken unto the words of thy brother, Nephi, and it shall be done unto thee, even according to the words which I have spoken. Remember the words of thy dying father. Amen.

Simple English

Joseph, you are blessed. You are young. So listen to the words of your brother Nephi. Things will happen to you just like I have said. Remember what your dying father said. Amen.

Paraphrase

Joseph, you’re blessed. You’re young, so listen to your brother Nephi’s words, and what I’ve said will happen for you. Remember what your dying father told you. Amen.