The Book of Mormon

Alma 7:23

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And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive, and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive,

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And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive, and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long -suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive,.

Simple English

I want you to be humble. Be gentle and easy to talk to. Be patient. Control yourself in all things. Work hard to keep God’s commandments all the time. Ask for what you need—both spiritual and physical things. Always thank God for what you get.

Paraphrase

Be humble, submissive, and gentle. Be easy to approach, patient, and long-suffering. Be moderate in all things and diligent in keeping God’s commandments. Ask for what you need, both spiritually and temporally, and always thank God for what you receive.