Alma 1:25
1830 Edition
Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immoveable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them.
Influences
1 Corinthians 16:13 (KJV)
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV)
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Changes
Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immoveable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them.
Simple English
This was a hard test for those who stayed strong in their faith. But they kept obeying God’s commandments. They were patient when people treated them badly.
Paraphrase
For those who stayed faithful, it was a severe trial. But they remained steady and unmoved, keeping God’s commands and enduring persecution patiently.