The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 18:35

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 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.”