The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:23

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And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptised in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the Kingdom of God.

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And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptiszed in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the Kkingdom of God.

Simple English

He tells all people they must turn from their sins. They must be baptized in his name. They must have perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel. If they don’t, they cannot be saved in God’s Kingdom.

Paraphrase

He commands everyone to repent and be baptized in his name, with complete faith in the Holy One of Israel. Without that, they can’t be saved in God’s kingdom.