The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 12:14

1830 Edition

Verily, verily I say unto you, I give unto you to be the light of this people. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Influences

Matthew 5:14 (KJV)
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Changes

Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the light of this people. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Simple English

I tell you the truth. I am making you the light of these people. A city on a hill can’t be hidden.

Paraphrase

“I tell you truly: I’m making you the light for these people. A city built on a hill can’t be hidden.”