The Book of Mormon

Alma 40:17

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Now we do not suppose that this first resurrection which is spoken of in this manner, can be the resurrection of the souls, and their consignation to happiness or misery. Ye cannot suppose that this is what it meaneth.

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Now, we do not suppose that this first resurrection, which is spoken of in this manner, can be the resurrection of the souls, and their consignation to happiness or misery. Ye cannot suppose that this is what it meaneth.

Simple English

We do not think that this first resurrection is just the spirits going to happiness or sadness. You cannot think that this is what it means.

Paraphrase

We don’t suppose that this first resurrection refers to the resurrection of souls and their assignment to happiness or misery. You can’t suppose that’s what it means.