The Book of Mormon

Alma 30:34

1830 Edition

And now if we do not receive any thing for our labors in the church, what doth it profit us to labor in the church, save it were to declare the truth, that we may have rejoicings in the joy of our brethren?

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And now, if we do not receive any thing for our labors in the church, what doth it profit us to labor in the church, save it were to declare the truth, that we may have rejoicings in the joy of our brethren?

Simple English

If we don’t get anything for our work in the church, what good is it to work in the church? The only reason is to teach the truth so we can share in our brothers’ happiness.

Paraphrase

“If we don’t receive anything for our work in the church, what’s the point of doing it except to declare the truth, so we can share in the joy of our brothers and sisters?”