The Book of Mormon

Alma 37:15

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And now behold, I tell you by the spirit of prophecy, that if ye transgress the commandments of God, behold, these things which are sacred, shall be taken away from you by the power of God, and ye shall be delivered up unto satan, that he may sift you as chaff before the wind;

Influences

Luke 22:31 (KJV)
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

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And now behold, I tell you by the spirit of prophecy, that if ye transgress the commandments of God, behold, these things which are sacred, shall be taken away from you by the power of God, and ye shall be delivered up unto sSatan, that he may sift you as chaff before the wind;.

Simple English

I tell you by the Spirit of prophecy: If you break the commandments of God, these sacred things will be taken away from you by the power of God. You will be given to Satan. He will blow you away like dust in the wind.

Paraphrase

I tell you by the Spirit of prophecy: if you disobey God’s commandments, these sacred things will be taken from you by the power of God. You’ll be handed over to Satan, who will scatter you like chaff in the wind.