The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 9:25

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~559–545 BC

1830 Edition

wherefore he hath given a law; and where there is no law given, there is no punishment; and where there is no punishment, there is no condemnation; and where there is no condemnation, the mercies of the Holy One of Israel hath claim upon them, because of the atonement: for they are delivered by the power of him:

Influences

Romans 4:15 (KJV)
Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
Romans 8:1 (KJV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

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wWherefore, he haths given a law; and where there is no law given, there is no punishment; and where there is no punishment, there is no condemnation; and where there is no condemnation, the mercies of the Holy One of Israel hathve claim upon them, because of the atonement:; for they are delivered by the power of him:.

Simple English

So he has given a law. Where there is no law, there is no punishment. Where there is no punishment, there is no guilt. Where there is no guilt, the Holy One of Israel can show kindness because of the atonement. They are saved by his power.

Paraphrase

That’s why he gave a law. Where there’s no law, there’s no punishment. Where there’s no punishment, there’s no condemnation. Where there’s no condemnation, the Holy One’s mercy covers them through the sacrifice—they’re delivered by his power.