The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 17:3

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therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand; and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.

Influences

1 Corinthians 14:6 (KJV)
Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

Changes

tTherefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand;, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again.

Simple English

So go home and think about what I said. Ask the Father in my name to help you understand. Get ready for tomorrow. I will come back to you again.

Paraphrase

'So go home. Think deeply about what I’ve said. Ask the Father about it in my name, and he’ll help you understand. Get your minds ready. I’ll come back tomorrow.'