2 Nephi 8:2
1830 Edition
Look unto Abraham, your father; and unto Sarah, she that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him.
Influences
Isaiah 51:2 (KJV)
Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.
Changes
Look unto Abraham, your father;, and unto Sarah, she that bare you:; for I called him alone, and blessed him.
Simple English
Remember Abraham, your ancestor. Remember Sarah who gave birth to your people. I called Abraham when he was alone. I blessed him.
Paraphrase
Look back to Abraham, your ancestor, and to Sarah who gave birth to you. When I called him, he was alone. But I blessed him and multiplied his family.