The Book of Mormon

Alma 45:1

1830 Edition

Behold, now it came to pass that the people of Nephi were exceedingly rejoiced, because the Lord had again delivered them out of the hands of their enemies; therefore they gave thanks unto the Lord their God; yea, and they did fast much and pray much, and they did worship God with exceeding great joy.

Changes

Behold, now it came to pass that the people of Nephi were exceedingly rejoiced, because the Lord had again delivered them out of the hands of their enemies; therefore they gave thanks unto the Lord their God; yea, and they did fast much and pray much, and they did worship God with exceedingly great joy.

Simple English

The people of Nephi were very happy because the Lord had saved them from their enemies again. So they thanked the Lord their God. They fasted a lot and prayed a lot. They worshiped God with great joy.

Paraphrase

The people of Nephi were overjoyed. Once again the Lord had saved them from their enemies. They gave thanks to God, fasted, prayed, and worshiped him with deep, overflowing joy.