Ether 4:16
~AD 401–421
1830 Edition
and then shall my revelations which I have caused to be written by my servant John, be unfolded in the eyes of all the people. Remember, when ye see these things, ye shall know that the time is at hand that they shall be made manifest in very deed;
Influences
Revelation 1:1 (KJV)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Revelation 22:10 (KJV)
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Changes
Simple English
'Then my secrets that I had my servant John write down will be opened for all people to see. Remember, when you see these things, you will know that the time has come. They will really happen.'
Paraphrase
'Then the revelations I had my servant John write will unfold before everyone’s eyes. Remember—when you see these things happening, you’ll know the time has come for them to be fulfilled.'