The Book of Mormon

Ether 3:20

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~2200 BC

1830 Edition

wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus, and he did minister unto him.

Influences

Acts 24:22 (KJV)
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
Luke 8:28 (KJV)
When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

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wWherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus,; and he did minister unto him.

Simple English

Because he knew God perfectly, he could see things that were hidden. So he saw Jesus. Jesus taught him.

Paraphrase

With this perfect knowledge of God, nothing could keep him from seeing beyond the veil. So he saw Jesus, and Jesus ministered to him.