The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 12:24

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go thy way unto thy brother, and first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I will receive you.

Influences

Matthew 5:24 (KJV)
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Changes

gGo thy way unto thy brother, and first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I will receive you.

Simple English

go to your brother first. Make things right with your brother. Then come to me with your whole heart. I will accept you.

Paraphrase

“go to him first. Make things right between you. Then come to me with your whole heart, and I’ll receive you.”