The Book of Mormon

Alma 29:6

1830 Edition

Now seeing that I know these things, why should I desire more than to perform the work to which I have been called?

Changes

Now, seeing that I know these things, why should I desire more than to perform the work to which I have been called?

Simple English

I know these things. So why should I want more than what God has called me to do?

Paraphrase

Since I know all this, why should I want more than to do the work he’s already called me to?