3 Nephi 18:35
~AD 34
1830 Edition
And now I go unto the Father, because it is expedient that I should go unto the Father, for your sakes.
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.
John 16:7 (KJV)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Changes
And now I go unto the Father, because it is expedient that I should go unto the Father, for your sakes.
Simple English
'Now I am going to the Father. I need to go to the Father for your sake.'
Paraphrase
'Now I’m going to the Father. It’s time for me to go—for your sake.'