The Book of Mormon

Alma 35:3

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that after the more popular part of the Zoramites had consulted together, concerning the words which had been preached unto them, they were angry because of the word, for it did destroy their craft; therefore they would not hearken unto the words.

Changes

And it came to pass that after the more popular part of the Zoramites had consulted together, concerning the words which had been preached unto them, they were angry because of the word, for it did destroy their craft; therefore they would not hearken unto the words.

Simple English

The most popular Zoramites met together to talk about what had been preached to them. They were angry because the message would destroy their way of life. So they would not listen to it.

Paraphrase

Meanwhile, the leading Zoramites met to discuss what had been preached to them. They were furious—this message threatened their whole way of life. So they refused to listen.