Alma 1:16
~91 BC
1830 Edition
Nevertheless this did not put an end to the spreading of priestcraft through the land: for there was many which loved the vain things of the world, and they went forth preaching false doctrines; and this they did for the sake of riches and honor.
Influences
1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV)
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Changes
Nevertheless, this did not put an end to the spreading of priestcraft through the land:; for there wasere many whicho loved the vain things of the world, and they went forth preaching false doctrines; and this they did for the sake of riches and honor.
Simple English
But this did not stop priestcraft from spreading. Many people loved the things of the world. They went around teaching false things. They did this to get rich and famous.
Paraphrase
But that didn’t stop priestcraft from spreading. Many people loved worldly status and wealth. They went around preaching false teachings for money and honor.