The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 17:4

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~AD 34

1830 Edition

But now I go unto the Father, and also to shew myself unto the lost tribes of Israel: for they are not lost unto the Father, for he knoweth whither he hath taken them.

Influences

John 14:28 (KJV)
Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Changes

But now I go unto the Father, and also to sheow myself unto the lost tribes of Israel:, for they are not lost unto the Father, for he knoweth whither he hath taken them.

Simple English

But I need to go to the Father. I also need to show myself to the lost tribes of Israel. They are not lost to the Father. He knows where they are.

Paraphrase

'But now I need to return to the Father. I also need to visit the lost tribes of Israel—though they’re not really lost to the Father. He knows exactly where they are.'