3 Nephi 12:3
1830 Edition
Yea, blessed are the poor in spirit, which cometh unto me, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
Influences
Matthew 5:3 (KJV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Changes
Yea, blessed are the poor in spirit, whicho cometh unto me, for theirs is the kingdom of Hheaven.
Simple English
God blesses the poor in spirit who come to me. Heaven’s kingdom belongs to them.
Paraphrase
“Blessed are the humble, the ones who come to me empty-handed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”