The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 22:7

1830 Edition

For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Influences

Isaiah 54:7 (KJV)
For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Changes

For a small moment have I forsaken thee;, but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Simple English

I left you for a short time. But I will bring you back with great kindness.

Paraphrase

I left you alone for a brief moment, but with deep compassion I’m bringing you back.