Alma 2:30
~87 BC
1830 Edition
And it came to pass that Alma, he being a man of God, being exercised with much faith, and he cried, saying, O Lord, have mercy and spare my life, that I may be an instrument in thy hands, to save and preserve this people.
Influences
John 10:33 (KJV)
The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
Changes
And it came to pass that Alma, he being a man of God, being exercised with much faith, and he cried, saying,: O Lord, have mercy and spare my life, that I may be an instrument in thy hands, to save and preserve this people.
Simple English
Alma was a man of God with strong faith. He prayed: 'Lord, please have mercy and save my life. I want to be a tool in your hands to save these people.'
Paraphrase
Alma, a man of deep faith, cried out: 'Lord, have mercy! Spare my life so I can be your instrument to save and protect this people.'