3 Nephi 19:9

~AD 34

1830 Edition

and they did pray for that which they most desired; and they desired that the Holy Ghost should be given unto them.

Influences

Acts 20:23 (KJV)
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

Changes

aAnd they did pray for that which they most desired; and they desired that the Holy Ghost should be given unto them.

Simple English

They prayed for what they wanted most. They wanted the Holy Spirit to be given to them.

Paraphrase

They prayed for what they wanted most: that the Holy Spirit would be given to them.