The Book of Mormon

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

fFor ye shall have great joy and be exceedingly glad, for great shall be your reward in Hheaven:; for so persecuted they the prophets whicho were before you.

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.”