3 Nephi 12:27
1830 Edition
Behold, it is written by them of old time, that thou shalt not commit adultery;
Influences
Matthew 5:27 (KJV)
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Simple English
It is written by people from the past that you must not commit adultery.
Paraphrase
“The old law says: ‘Don’t commit adultery.’”