Alma 18:18
~90 BC
1830 Edition
Now when the king had heard these words, he marvelled again, for he beheld that Ammon could discern his thoughts; but notwithstanding this, king Lamoni did open his mouth, and said unto him, Who art thou? Art thou that Great Spirit, which knows all things?
Influences
Matthew 22:22 (KJV)
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Changes
Now when the king had heard these words, he marvelled again, for he beheld that Ammon could discern his thoughts; but notwithstanding this, king Lamoni did open his mouth, and said unto him,: Who art thou? Art thou that Great Spirit, whicho knows all things?
Simple English
When the king heard these words, he was amazed again. He saw that Ammon could know his thoughts. But king Lamoni opened his mouth and said to him, 'Who are you? Are you that Great Spirit who knows all things?'
Paraphrase
The king was amazed all over again—Ammon could read his thoughts! But he finally spoke up: "Who are you? Are you the Great Spirit who knows everything?"