Alma 12:25
~82 BC
1830 Edition
Now if it had not been for the plan of redemption, which was laid from the foundation of the world, there could have been no resurrection of the dead; but there was a plan of redemption laid, which shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, of which has been spoken.
Influences
Matthew 13:35 (KJV)
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
1 Corinthians 15:13 (KJV)
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
Changes
Now, if it had not been for the plan of redemption, which was laid from the foundation of the world, there could have been no resurrection of the dead; but there was a plan of redemption laid, which shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, of which has been spoken.
Simple English
If there was no plan to save people, no one could rise from the dead. But God made a plan to save people. This plan will bring everyone back from the dead.
Paraphrase
Without the plan of redemption—which was prepared from the very beginning—there could be no resurrection. But there is a plan of redemption, and it will bring about the resurrection of the dead.'