Alma 30:52
~74 BC
1830 Edition
And Korihor put forth his hand, and wrote, saying: I know that I am dumb, for I cannot speak; and I know that nothing, save it were the power of God, could bring this upon me; yea, and I also knew that there was a God.
Influences
1 Corinthians 9:16 (KJV)
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
Changes
And Korihor put forth his hand, and wrote, saying: I know that I am dumb, for I cannot speak; and I know that nothing, save it were the power of God, could bring this upon me; yea, and I alwayso knew that there was a God.
Simple English
Korihor wrote back: I know I am unable to speak because I can’t talk. I know only God’s power could do this to me. I also knew there was a God.
Paraphrase
Korihor reached out and wrote: 'I know I can’t speak. I know that nothing but God’s power could have done this to me. And I also knew there was a God.'