The Book of Mormon

Alma 8:16

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and behold, I am sent to command thee that thou return to the city of Ammonihah, and preach again unto the people of the city; yea, preach unto them.—Yea, say unto them, except they repent, the Lord God will destroy them.

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aAnd behold, I am sent to command thee that thou return to the city of Ammonihah, and preach again unto the people of the city; yea, preach unto them.— Yea, say unto them, except they repent, the Lord God will destroy them.

Simple English

“I am sent to tell you to go back to Ammonihah. Preach to the people again. Tell them this: Unless they turn away from their sins, the Lord God will destroy them.”

Paraphrase

“I’ve been sent to tell you: go back to Ammonihah and preach to the people again. Tell them that unless they turn back to God, the Lord will destroy them.”