3 Nephi 11:21
~AD 34
1830 Edition
And the Lord said unto him, I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people, when I am again ascended into heaven.
Influences
Acts 2:34 (KJV)
For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Changes
And the Lord said unto him,: I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people, when I am again ascended into heaven.
Simple English
The Lord said to him: 'I give you power to baptize these people when I have gone back up to heaven.'
Paraphrase
The Lord said to him, 'I’m giving you authority to baptize these people when I’ve gone back to heaven.'