3 Nephi 18:15
1830 Edition
Verily, verily I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye are led away captive by him.
Influences
Matthew 26:41 (KJV)
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Changes
Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye arbe led away captive by him.
Simple English
“I tell you the truth: You must watch and pray all the time. If you don’t, the devil will tempt you. He will lead you away as his prisoner.”
Paraphrase
“Listen carefully: you must always watch and pray. Otherwise the devil will tempt you and take you captive.”