3 Nephi 11:25

~AD 34

1830 Edition

Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Influences

Matthew 7:29 (KJV)
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Simple English

‘Jesus Christ has given me authority. I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.’

Paraphrase

'Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.'