The Book of Mormon

Alma 42:19

1830 Edition

Now if there was no law given, if a man murdered he should die, would he be afraid he should die if he should murder?

Changes

Now, if there was no law given, if a man murdered he should die, would he be afraid he shwould die if he should murder?

Simple English

If there was no law that said a murderer should die, would he be afraid to die if he murdered?

Paraphrase

If there were no law saying murderers must die, would anyone fear death for committing murder?