The Book of Mormon

Alma 31:35

1830 Edition

Behold, O Lord, their souls are precious, and many of them are our near brethren, therefore, give unto us O Lord, power and wisdom, that we may bring these, our brethren, again unto thee.

Changes

Behold, O Lord, their souls are precious, and many of them are our near brethren,; therefore, give unto us, O Lord, power and wisdom, that we may bring these, our brethren, again unto thee.

Simple English

O Lord, their souls are precious. Many of them are our close brothers. So give us, O Lord, power and wisdom so we can bring these brothers back to you.“

Paraphrase

Lord, their souls are precious. Many of them are our close relatives. Give us, O Lord, the power and wisdom to bring our brothers and sisters back to you.“