Alma 32:37
~74 BC
1830 Edition
And behold, as the tree beginneth to grow, ye will say, Let us nourish it with great care, that it may get root, that it may grow up, and bring forth fruit unto us. And now behold, if ye nourish it with much care, it will get root, and grow up, and bring forth fruit.
Influences
Ephesians 4:15 (KJV)
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
John 15:16 (KJV)
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Changes
And behold, as the tree beginneth to grow, ye will say,: Let us nourish it with great care, that it may get root, that it may grow up, and bring forth fruit unto us. And now behold, if ye nourish it with much care, it will get root, and grow up, and bring forth fruit.
Simple English
As the tree begins to grow, you will say: Let us take care of it so it can grow roots. Then it can grow up and give us fruit. If you take good care of it, it will grow roots and grow up and give fruit.
Paraphrase
'As the tree begins to grow, you’ll say, 'Let’s take great care of it so it can develop roots, grow tall, and give us fruit.' And if you do nourish it carefully, it will root, grow, and produce fruit.'