The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 11:38

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~AD 34

1830 Edition

And again I say unto you, Ye must repent, and be baptized in my name, and become as a little child, or ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God.

Influences

Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Changes

And again I say unto you, Yye must repent, and be baptized in my name, and become as a little child, or ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God.

Simple English

Again I say to you. You must be sorry for your sins. Be baptized in my name. Become like a little child. If you do not, you cannot receive the kingdom of God.

Paraphrase

'I’m saying it again: you must turn from your sins and be baptized in my name and become like a little child, or you can’t inherit God’s kingdom.'