Alma 40:4
~73 BC
1830 Edition
Behold, there is a time appointed that all shall come forth from the dead.—Now when this time cometh, no one knows; but God knoweth the time which is appointed.
Influences
Luke 16:15 (KJV)
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
Luke 3:13 (KJV)
And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
Changes
Behold, there is a time appointed that all shall come forth from the dead.— Now when this time cometh, no one knows; but God knoweth the time which is appointed.
Simple English
There is a set time when all people will come back from the dead. No one knows when this time will come. But God knows the time.
Paraphrase
There’s an appointed time when everyone will come back from the dead. When that time is, no one knows—but God knows when it’s set to happen.