The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 3:4

1830 Edition

For behold, thou art the fruit of my loins; and I am a descendant of Joseph, which was carried captive into Egypt. And great was the covenants of the Lord, which he made unto Joseph;

Changes

For behold, thou art the fruit of my loins; and I am a descendant of Joseph, whicho was carried captive into Egypt. And great wasere the covenants of the Lord, which he made unto Joseph;.

Simple English

You are my son. I am related to Joseph, who was taken as a prisoner to Egypt. The Lord made great promises to Joseph.

Paraphrase

You’re my son, and I come from Joseph—the one who was taken captive to Egypt. The Lord made great promises to him.