The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 27:15

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~AD 34

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and for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father, I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.

Influences

John 12:32
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
Revelation 20:13 (KJV)
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
Revelation 20:13 (KJV)
And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

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aAnd for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father, I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.

Simple English

'I have been lifted up for this reason. So I will use the power of the Father. I will draw all people to me. Then they can be judged by their works.'

Paraphrase

'That’s why I was lifted up. By the Father’s power, I’ll draw everyone to me so they can be judged by what they’ve done.'