3 Nephi 9:14
~AD 33
1830 Edition
Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me, ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are they which cometh unto me.
Influences
Matthew 19:16 (KJV)
And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Mark 8:34 (KJV)
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Luke 12:38 (KJV)
And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
Changes
Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me, ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are thosey whicho cometh unto me.
Simple English
'I tell you the truth. If you come to me, you will have life forever. My arm of mercy reaches out to you. I will receive anyone who comes. Those who come to me are blessed.'
Paraphrase
'Listen closely—if you come to me, you’ll have eternal life. My arms are wide open, ready to show you mercy. Whoever wants to come, I will welcome. Blessed are those who come to me.'