The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 32:1

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~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in your hearts, concerning that which ye should do, after that ye have entered in by the way. But behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts?

Influences

Mark 2:8 (KJV)
And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Changes

And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in your hearts, concerning that which ye should do, after that ye have entered in by the way. But, behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts?

Simple English

I, Nephi, think you are wondering what you should do after you have started following God’s way. But why are you wondering about this?

Paraphrase

Now, my friends, I know you’re wondering what comes next—what you should do after you’ve entered this path. But why are you even wondering about this?