Alma 12:8
1830 Edition
And Zeezrom began to inquire of them diligently, that he might know more concerning the kingdom of God. And he saith unto Alma, What does this mean which Amulek hath spoken concerning the resurrection of the dead, that all shall rise from the dead, both the just and the unjust, and are brought to stand before God, to be judged according to their works?
Influences
Acts 24:15 (KJV)
And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Changes
And Zeezrom began to inquire of them diligently, that he might know more concerning the kingdom of God. And he saithd unto Alma,: What does this mean which Amulek hath spoken concerning the resurrection of the dead, that all shall rise from the dead, both the just and the unjust, and are brought to stand before God, to be judged according to their works?
Simple English
Zeezrom began to ask them many questions. He wanted to know more about God’s kingdom. He said to Alma: What does Amulek mean about coming back from the dead? Does everyone rise from the dead? Do both good and bad people come back? Will they stand before God to be judged by what they did?
Paraphrase
So Zeezrom started asking them questions, wanting to know more about God’s kingdom. He said to Alma, “What did Amulek mean when he talked about the resurrection of the dead? That everyone—both the righteous and the wicked—will rise from the dead and stand before God to be judged for what they’ve done?”