Alma 17:16
~91–77 BC
1830 Edition
therefore this was the cause for which the sons of Mosiah had undertaken the work, that perhaps they might bring them unto repentance; that perhaps they might bring them to know of the plan of redemption;
Influences
Matthew 3:11 (KJV)
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Changes
Simple English
This is why the sons of Mosiah started this work. Maybe they could help them change their hearts. Maybe they could help them learn about God’s plan to save them.
Paraphrase
That’s why the sons of Mosiah took on this work: to bring them to repentance, to help them understand God’s plan of redemption.