The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 5:13

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~AD 22

1830 Edition

Behold I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.

Influences

Mark 1:1 (KJV)
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
John 3:16 (KJV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Changes

Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.

Simple English

I am a follower of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He has chosen me to share his message with his people so they can have eternal life.

Paraphrase

I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He’s called me to share his message with his people so they can have eternal life.