Ether 12:35
1830 Edition
Wherefore, I know by this thing which thou hast said, that if the Gentiles have not charity, because of our weakness, that thou wilt prove them, and take away their talent, yea, even that which they have received, and give unto them which shall have more abundantly.
Influences
Matthew 25:28 (KJV)
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
Changes
Wherefore, I know by this thing which thou hast said, that if the Gentiles have not charity, because of our weakness, that thou wilt prove them, and take away their talent, yea, even that which they have received, and give unto them whicho shall have more abundantly.
Simple English
“So I know by what you have said that if the Gentiles do not have charity because of our weakness, you will test them. You will take away their talent. You will take away what they have received. You will give it to those who have more.”
Paraphrase
“Based on what you’ve said, I know that if the Gentiles lack charity—because of our weakness in writing—you’ll test them. You’ll take away what they’ve been given and hand it to those who have more.”