The Book of Mormon

Alma 5:54

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yea, will ye persist in supposing that ye are better one than another; yea, will ye persist in the persecutions of your brethren, who humble themselves, and do walk after the holy order of God, wherewith they have been brought into this Church, having been sanctified by the holy spirit; and they do bring forth works which is meet for repentance;

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Matthew 3:8 (KJV)
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

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Simple English

Will you keep thinking you are better than others? Will you keep treating badly your brothers who make themselves humble? These brothers follow the holy order of God. They were brought into this Church and made holy by the Holy Spirit. They do things that show they have turned from their sins.

Paraphrase

Will you keep thinking you’re better than others? Will you keep persecuting your brothers and sisters who humble themselves and walk in the holy order of God—those who’ve been brought into this church, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and who produce works worthy of repentance?