Ether 12:8
1830 Edition
But because of the faith of men, he has shewn himself unto the world, and glorified the name of the Father, and prepared a way that thereby others might be partakers of the heavenly gift, that they might hope for those things which they have not seen;
Influences
Hebrews 6:4 (KJV)
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Changes
But because of the faith of men, he has sheown himself unto the world, and glorified the name of the Father, and prepared a way that thereby others might be partakers of the heavenly gift, that they might hope for those things which they have not seen;.
Simple English
But because of people’s faith, he showed himself to the world. He honored the name of the Father. He made a way for others to share in the heavenly gift. They could hope for things they have not seen.
Paraphrase
But because some people had faith, he revealed himself to the world. He brought glory to the name of God the Father and opened a path so others could receive this heavenly gift—so they could hope for things they haven’t yet seen.