Alma 37:6

~74 BC

1830 Edition

Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, That by small and simple things, are great things brought to pass; and small means, in many instances, doth confound the wise.

Influences

1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV)
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Changes

Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, Tthat by small and simple things, are great things brought to pass; and small means, in many instances, doth confound the wise.

Simple English

You might think this sounds foolish. But I tell you that small and simple things bring great things to pass. Small things often surprise wise people.

Paraphrase

You might think this sounds foolish. But I’m telling you: through small and simple things, great things happen. Small means often confuse the wise.