The Book of Mormon

Alma 39:4

1830 Edition

yea, she did steal away the hearts of many; but this was no excuse for thee, my son. Thou shouldst have tended to the ministry, wherewith thou wast entrusted.

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yYea, she did steal away the hearts of many; but this was no excuse for thee, my son. Thou shouldst have tended to the ministry, wherewith thou wast entrusted.

Simple English

She stole away the hearts of many people. But that is no excuse for you, my son. You should have taken care of the ministry work that was given to you.

Paraphrase

She lured many men away from what mattered. But that’s no excuse for you. You should have stayed focused on the ministry you were entrusted with.