3 Nephi 12:20
1830 Edition
therefore come unto me and be ye saved; for verily I say unto you, that except ye shall keep my commandments, which I have commanded you at this time, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Influences
Matthew 5:20 (KJV)
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Changes
Simple English
So come to me and be saved. I tell you the truth. You won’t get into Heaven’s kingdom if you don’t keep my commands.
Paraphrase
“So come to me and be saved. I tell you truly: unless you keep the commandments I’m giving you right now, you won’t enter the kingdom of heaven.”