The Book of Mormon

Alma 30:9

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Now if a man desired to serve God, it was his privilege, or rather if he believed in God, it was his privilege to serve him; but if he did not believe in him, there was no law to punish him.

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Now if a man desired to serve God, it was his privilege,; or rather, if he believed in God, it was his privilege to serve him; but if he did not believe in him, there was no law to punish him.

Simple English

If someone wanted to serve God, that was their right. If they believed in God, they could serve him. But if they didn’t believe in him, there was no law to punish them.

Paraphrase

If someone wanted to serve God, that was their choice. If they believed in God, they had the privilege to serve him. But if they didn’t believe, there was no law to punish them.