3 Nephi 19:20

~AD 34

1830 Edition

Father, I thank thee that thou hast given the Holy Ghost unto these whom I have chosen; and it is because of their belief in me, that I have chosen them out of the world.

Influences

John 11:41 (KJV)
Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
John 17:15 (KJV)
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Changes

Father, I thank thee that thou hast given the Holy Ghost unto these whom I have chosen; and it is because of their belief in me, that I have chosen them out of the world.

Simple English

'Father, I thank you for giving the Holy Spirit to these people I have chosen. I chose them out of the world because they believe in me.'

Paraphrase

'Father, thank you for giving the Holy Spirit to these I’ve chosen. I chose them from the world because they believe in me.'