The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 13:5

1830 Edition

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not do as the hypocrites: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily, I say unto you, They have their reward.

Influences

Matthew 6:5 (KJV)
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Changes

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not do as the hypocrites:, for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily, I say unto you, Tthey have their reward.

Simple English

When you pray, don’t be like the people who pretend. They love to pray while standing in the churches and on the street corners. They want people to see them. I tell you the truth. That’s all the reward they will get.

Paraphrase

When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites. They love to stand in the synagogues and on street corners so everyone can see them praying. I’m telling you the truth: that’s all the reward they’ll get.