Alma 60:12
~62 BC
1830 Edition
Do ye suppose that, because so many of your brethren have been killed, because of their wickedness? I say unto you, if ye have supposed this, ye have supposed in vain: for I say unto you, there are many which have fallen by the sword; and behold, it is to your condemnation;
Influences
Matthew 21:21 (KJV)
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Changes
Do ye suppose that, because so many of your brethren have been killed, it is because of their wickedness? I say unto you, if ye have supposed this, ye have supposed in vain:; for I say unto you, there are many whicho have fallen by the sword; and behold, it is to your condemnation;
Simple English
Do you think many of your people have been killed because they did bad things? If you think that, you are wrong. Many good people have died by the sword. This is your fault.
Paraphrase
Do you think so many died because they were wicked? If that’s what you think, you’re dead wrong. Many have fallen by the sword—and it’s your fault.