Alma 42:31
~73 BC
1830 Edition
And now, O my son, ye are called of God to preach the word unto this people. And now, my son, go thy way, declare the word with truth and soberness, that thou mayest bring souls unto repentance, that the great plan of mercy may have claim upon them.—And may God grant unto you even according to my words.—Amen.
Influences
Matthew 3:11 (KJV)
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Changes
And now, O my son, ye are called of God to preach the word unto this people. And now, my son, go thy way, declare the word with truth and soberness, that thou mayest bring souls unto repentance, that the great plan of mercy may have claim upon them.— And may God grant unto you even according to my words.— Amen.
Simple English
My son, God has called you to preach to these people. Go and teach the truth seriously. Help people repent so that God’s great plan of mercy can save them. May God help you do what I’ve said. Amen.
Paraphrase
You are called by God to preach the word to this people. Go now and declare the word with truth and seriousness, so you can bring people to repentance and the great plan of mercy can claim them. May God grant you success according to my words. Amen.