The Book of Mormon

Helaman 12:22

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And wo unto whom he shall say this, for it shall be unto him that will do iniquity, and he cannot be saved; therefore, for this cause, that men might be saved, hath repentance been declared.

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And wo unto him to whom he shall say this, for it shall be unto him that will do iniquity, and he cannot be saved; therefore, for this cause, that men might be saved, hath repentance been declared.

Simple English

It will be terrible for anyone who hears this. This is for people who keep doing evil. They can’t be saved. So God has told people they can change. This way people can be saved.

Paraphrase

Terrible news for anyone who hears those words. It comes to those who choose wickedness, and they can’t be saved. That’s why repentance has been declared—so people might be saved.