Enos 1:1
~420 BC
1830 Edition
Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father, that he was a just man: for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. And blessed be the name of my God for it.
Influences
Mark 6:20 (KJV)
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Changes
Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father, that he was a just man: —for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. A—and blessed be the name of my God for it.—
Simple English
I am Enos. My father was a good man. He taught me his language and also taught me about the Lord. I praise God for this.
Paraphrase
I’m Enos. My father was a good man. He taught me his language and raised me to know the Lord. I’m grateful to God for that.