3 Nephi 27:14
1830 Edition
and my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, I might draw all men unto me; that as I have been lifted up by men, even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil;
Influences
John 12:32 (KJV)
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
Changes
Simple English
“My Father sent me so I could be lifted up on the cross. After I was lifted up on the cross, I could draw all people to me. I have been lifted up by people. In the same way, people will be lifted up by the Father. They will stand before me to be judged for their works. I will judge if their works are good or if they are evil.”
Paraphrase
“My Father sent me to be lifted up on the cross. And after I was lifted up, I drew all people to me. Just as I was lifted up by men, so everyone will be lifted up by the Father to stand before me and be judged by their works—whether good or evil.”