The Book of Mormon

Alma 26:34

1830 Edition

For behold, they would take up arms against their brethren; they would not suffer themselves to be slain. But behold, how many of these have laid down their lives; and we know that they have gone to their God, because of their love, and of their hatred to sin.

Changes

For behold, they would take up arms against their brethren; they would not suffer themselves to be slain. But behold, how many of these have laid down their lives; and we know that they have gone to their God, because of their love, and of their hatred to sin.

Simple English

The Nephites would fight against their brothers. They would not let themselves be killed. But look at how many of these have died. We know that they have gone to their God because of their love and their hate of sin.

Paraphrase

“The Nephites would take up weapons against their brothers. They wouldn’t let themselves be killed. But look how many of these people have given up their lives. We know they’ve gone to God because of their love and their hatred of sin.”