The Book of Mormon

Alma 61:2

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I, Pahoran, which art the Chief Governor of this land, do send these words unto Moroni, the Chief Captain over the army: Behold I say unto you, Moroni, That I do not joy in your great afflictions; yea, it grieves my soul.

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I, Pahoran, whicho artm the Cchief Ggovernor of this land, do send these words unto Moroni, the Cchief Ccaptain over the army:. Behold, I say unto you, Moroni, Tthat I do not joy in your great afflictions;, yea, it grieves my soul.

Simple English

I, Pahoran, am the Chief Governor of this land. I send these words to Moroni, the Chief Captain over the army. I am not happy about your troubles. They make me sad.

Paraphrase

“I, Pahoran, chief governor of this land, send these words to Moroni, commander of our army. I want you to know that your troubles don’t bring me any satisfaction. They break my heart.”