The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 18:29

1830 Edition

For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to his soul; therefore if ye know that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood, ye shall forbid him;

Influences

1 Corinthians 11:29 (KJV)
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.

Changes

For whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to his soul; therefore if ye know that a man is unworthy to eat and drink of my flesh and blood, ye shall forbid him;.

Simple English

“Anyone who eats and drinks my flesh and blood in the wrong way brings harm to his soul. So if you know a man is not worthy to eat and drink my flesh and blood, you must stop him.”

Paraphrase

“Anyone who eats and drinks my flesh and blood unworthily brings judgment on himself. So if you know someone is unworthy, don’t let them eat and drink.”