Alma 17:4

And they had been teaching the word of God for the space of fourteen years, among the Lamanites, having had much success in bringing many to the knowledge of the truth; yea, by the power of their words, many were brought before the altar of God, to call on his name, and confess their sins before him.

They had been teaching God’s word for fourteen years among the Lamanites. They had helped many people learn the truth. Through the power of their words, many people came before God’s altar to pray to him and confess their sins.

They’d spent fourteen years teaching God’s word among the Lamanites, and they’d had real success. Many people had come to know the truth. Through the power of their words, many had come before God’s altar to call on his name and confess their sins.