The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 33:2

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~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

But behold, there are many that harden their hearts against the Holy Spirit, that it hath no place in them; wherefore, they cast many things away which are written, and esteem them as things of nought.

Influences

John 8:37 (KJV)
I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

Changes

But behold, there are many that harden their hearts against the Holy Spirit, that it hath no place in them; wherefore, they cast many things away which are written, and esteem them as things of noaught.

Simple English

But many people make their hearts hard against the Holy Spirit. The Spirit has no place in them. So they throw away many things that are written. They think these things are worth nothing.

Paraphrase

But so many people harden their hearts against the Spirit—they leave no room for it. They throw away what’s been written and treat it like it’s worthless.