The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 5:20

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~588–559 BC

1830 Edition

Wherefore, the word of the Lord was fulfilled which he spake unto me, saying: That inasmuch as they will not hearken unto thy words, they shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord. And behold, they were cut off from his presence.

Influences

John 12:38 (KJV)
That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

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Wherefore, the word of the Lord was fulfilled which he spake unto me, saying: Tthat: iInasmuch as they will not hearken unto thy words, they shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord. And behold, they were cut off from his presence.

Simple English

So the Lord’s word came true. He said: 'If they won’t listen to you, they will be cut off from me.' And they were cut off from him.

Paraphrase

So the Lord’s word was fulfilled. He had told me: 'If they won’t listen to you, they’ll be cut off from my presence.' And they were.