3 Nephi 19:28
~AD 34
1830 Edition
Father, I thank thee that thou hast purified those which I have chosen, because of their faith, and I pray for them, and also for them which shall believe on their words, that they may be purified in me, through faith on their words, even as they are purified in me.
Influences
Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Acts 3:16 (KJV)
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Changes
Father, I thank thee that thou hast purified those whichom I have chosen, because of their faith, and I pray for them, and also for them whicho shall believe on their words, that they may be purified in me, through faith on their words, even as they are purified in me.
Simple English
'Father, I thank you for making these people I have chosen pure because of their faith. I pray for them. I also pray for those who will believe in their words. I pray that they will be made pure in me through faith in their words, just as these people are made pure in me.'
Paraphrase
'Father, thank you for purifying these I’ve chosen because of their faith. I pray for them, and for everyone who will believe their message—that they may be purified in me through faith in their words, just as these are purified in me.'