The Book of Mormon

4 Nephi 1:18

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And how blessed were they, for the Lord did bless them in all their doings; yea, even they were blessed and prospered, until an hundred and ten years had passed away: And the first generation from Christ had passed away, and there was no contention in all the land.

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And how blessed were they,! fFor the Lord did bless them in all their doings; yea, even they were blessed and prospered, until an hundred and ten years had passed away:; Aand the first generation from Christ had passed away, and there was no contention in all the land.

Simple English

How blessed they were! The Lord blessed them in everything they did. They were blessed and did well until 110 years had passed. The first group of people after Christ had died. There was no fighting anywhere in the land.

Paraphrase

How blessed they were! The Lord’s favor rested on everything they did. They flourished for 110 years. The first generation after Christ had passed away, and still—no conflict anywhere.