The Book of Mormon

Alma 20:22

1830 Edition

But Ammon raised his sword, and said unto him, Behold, I will smite thee, except thou wilt grant unto me that my brethren may be cast out of prison.

Changes

But Ammon raised his sword, and said unto him,: Behold, I will smite thee, except thou wilt grant unto me that my brethren may be cast out of prison.

Simple English

But Ammon lifted his sword. He said to him, “I will strike you down unless you promise that my friends will be let out of prison.”

Paraphrase

Ammon raised his sword. “I’ll strike you down unless you agree to release my brothers from prison.”