2 Nephi 4:24
~588–570 BC
1830 Edition
And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before him; yea, my voice have I sent upon high; and angels came down and ministered unto me.
Influences
Acts 13:46 (KJV)
Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Matthew 4:11 (KJV)
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Changes
And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before him; yea, my voice have I sent up on high; and angels came down and ministered unto me.
Simple English
During the day I prayed boldly to him. I raised my voice to him. Angels came down and helped me.
Paraphrase
During the day I’ve prayed boldly and passionately before him. I’ve lifted my voice on high, and angels came down and ministered to me.