Alma 11:21
~82 BC
1830 Edition
And this Zeezrom began to question Amulek, saying: Will ye answer me a few questions which I shall ask you? Now Zeezrom was a man which was expert in the devises of the Devil, that he might destroy that which was good; therefore he saith unto Amulek, Will ye aaswer the questions which I shall put unto you?
Influences
Mark 8:11 (KJV)
And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
Changes
And this Zeezrom began to question Amulek, saying: Will ye answer me a few questions which I shall ask you? Now Zeezrom was a man whicho was expert in the devisces of the Ddevil, that he might destroy that which was good; therefore, he saithd unto Amulek,: Will ye aanswer the questions which I shall put unto you?
Simple English
Zeezrom started to question Amulek. He said: 'Will you answer a few questions I ask you?' Zeezrom was good at the Devil’s tricks. He wanted to destroy what was good. So he said to Amulek: 'Will you answer the questions I ask you?'
Paraphrase
One of these lawyers was Zeezrom. He started questioning Amulek: 'Will you answer a few questions I want to ask you?' Zeezrom was an expert at the devil’s tactics—skilled at twisting things to destroy what was good. So he said to Amulek, 'Will you answer my questions?'