3 Nephi 12:12
1830 Edition
for ye shall have great joy and be exceeding glad, for great shall be your reward in Heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Influences
Matthew 5:12 (KJV)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Changes
Simple English
You will be very happy and full of joy. Your reward in Heaven will be great. People hurt the prophets who lived before you in the same way.
Paraphrase
“When that happens, be filled with joy! Celebrate! Your reward in heaven will be great. Remember, the prophets who came before you were attacked the same way.”