3 Nephi 20:23
1830 Edition
Behold, I am he of whom Moses spake, saying: A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me: him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass that every soul which will not hear that prophet, shall be cut off from among the people.
Influences
Acts 3:22 (KJV)
For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Changes
Behold, I am he of whom Moses spake, saying: A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me:; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass that every soul whicho will not hear that prophet, shall be cut off from among the people.
Simple English
“I am the one Moses told you about. He said: The Lord your God will send a prophet to you from your brothers. He will be like me. You must listen to everything he tells you. Every person who will not listen to that prophet will be cut off from the people.”
Paraphrase
“I am the one Moses spoke about when he said: ‘The Lord your God will raise up a prophet from among your own people, like me. Listen to everything he tells you. Anyone who refuses to listen to that prophet will be cut off from the people.’”