Alma 5:58
~83 BC
1830 Edition
For the names of the righteous shall be written in the Book of Life; and unto them will I grant an inheritance at my right hand. And now my brethren, what have ye to say against this? I say unto you, if ye speak against it, it matters not, for the word of God must be fulfilled.
Influences
Revelation 13:8 (KJV)
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Revelation 3:21 (KJV)
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Changes
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Simple English
The names of those who are right will be written in the Book of Life. I will give them a place at my right hand. Brothers, what do you say against this? I tell you, if you speak against it, it doesn’t matter. God’s word must come true.
Paraphrase
The names of the righteous will be written in the book of life, and I’ll grant them an inheritance at my right hand. My brothers and sisters, what do you have to say against this? Even if you speak against it, it doesn’t matter—God’s word must be fulfilled.