4 Nephi 1:15

~AD 35–321

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.

Influences

Luke 11:42 (KJV)
But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Simple English

There was no fighting in the land. This was because God’s love lived in people’s hearts.

Paraphrase

Still no conflict in the land. God’s love had taken root deep in people’s hearts.