The Book of Mormon

Alma 42:7

1830 Edition

And now we see by this, that our first parents were cut off, both temporally and spiritually, from the presence of the Lord; and thus we see they became subjects to follow after their own will.

Changes

And now, wye see by this, that our first parents were cut off, both temporally and spiritually, from the presence of the Lord; and thus we see they became subjects to follow after their own will.

Simple English

Our first parents were cut off from the Lord both in body and spirit. They became free to follow their own will.

Paraphrase

Our first parents were cut off from the Lord’s presence, both physically and spiritually. They became free to follow their own desires.