The Book of Mormon

Alma 5:51

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~83 BC

1830 Edition

and also the spirit saith unto me, yea, crieth unto me with a mighty voice, saying, Go forth and say unto this people, repent, for except ye repent ye can in no wise inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.

Influences

Luke 13:3 (KJV)
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

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and aAlso the sSpirit saithys unto me, yea, crieths unto me with a mighty voice, saying,: Go forth and say unto this people, r—Repent, for except yeou repent yeou can in no wise inherit the Kkingdom of Hheaven.

Simple English

The Spirit also says to me with a strong voice: 'Go out and say to these people: Turn from your sins. Unless you turn from your sins, you cannot be part of the Kingdom of Heaven.'

Paraphrase

The Spirit also says to me—cries out to me with a mighty voice—'Go and tell this people: Repent! Unless you repent, you can’t inherit the kingdom of heaven.'