The Book of Mormon

Alma 21:5

1830 Edition

Therefore, as Aaron entered into one of their synagogues to preach unto the people, and as he was speaking unto them, behold there arose an Amalekite, and began to contend with him, saying: What is that that thou hast testified? Hast thou seen an angel? Why do not angels appear unto us? Behold, are not this people as good as thy people?

Changes

Therefore, as Aaron entered into one of their synagogues to preach unto the people, and as he was speaking unto them, behold there arose an Amalekite, and began to contend with him, saying: What is that that thou hast testified? Hast thou seen an angel? Why do not angels appear unto us? Behold, are not this people as good as thy people?

Simple English

Aaron went into one of their churches to teach the people. As he was talking to them, an Amalekite stood up. He started arguing with him. He said: “What are you talking about? Have you seen an angel? Why don’t angels come to us? Aren’t we as good as your people?”

Paraphrase

While Aaron was speaking in one of their synagogues, an Amalekite stood up and challenged him: “What are you talking about? Have you seen an angel? Why don’t angels appear to us? Aren’t we just as good as your people?”