Ether 12:14

~AD 401–421

1830 Edition

Behold, it was the faith of Nephi and Lehi, that wrought the change upon the Lamanites, that they were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost.

Influences

Acts 8:12 (KJV)
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Matthew 3:11 (KJV)
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Changes

Behold, it was the faith of Nephi and Lehi, that wrought the change upon the Lamanites, that they were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost.

Simple English

It was the faith of Nephi and Lehi that changed the Lamanites. They were baptized with fire and with the Holy Spirit.

Paraphrase

It was Nephi and Lehi’s faith that transformed the Lamanites and baptized them with fire and the Holy Spirit.