Alma 40:5
~73 BC
1830 Edition
Now whether there shall be one time, or a second time, or a third time, that men shall come forth from the dead, it mattereth not; for God knoweth all these things; and it sufficeth me to know that this is the case; that there is a time appointed that all shall rise from the dead.
Influences
John 10:16 (KJV)
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
John 21:14 (KJV)
This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
Mark 12:25 (KJV)
For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
Changes
Now, whether there shall be one time, or a second time, or a third time, that men shall come forth from the dead, it mattereth not; for God knoweth all these things; and it sufficeth me to know that this is the case; —that there is a time appointed that all shall rise from the dead.
Simple English
There might be one time when people come back from the dead. Or there might be a second time or a third time. It does not matter. God knows all these things. It is enough for me to know that there is a set time when all people will rise from the dead.
Paraphrase
Whether people come back from the dead once, twice, or three times doesn’t matter. God knows all these things. It’s enough for me to know this: there is a time appointed when everyone will rise from the dead.