The Book of Mormon

Alma 13:16

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Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order; and this, that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord.

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Now these ordinances were given after this manner, that thereby the people might look forward on the Son of God, it being a type of his order, or it being his order;, and this, that they might look forward to him for a remission of their sins, that they might enter into the rest of the Lord.

Simple English

These ceremonies were given so people could look forward to the Son of God. They were a picture of his order. This way they could look forward to him to have their sins forgiven. Then they could enter into the Lord’s rest.

Paraphrase

These ceremonies were set up this way so people would look forward to the Son of God. They were a symbol of his order—or rather, they were his order. Through this, people could look to him for forgiveness of their sins and enter into the Lord’s rest.