The Book of Mormon

Helaman 13:14

1830 Edition

But behold, it is for the righteous’ sake, that it is spared. But behold, the time cometh, saith the Lord, that when ye shall cast out the righteous from among you, then shall ye be ripe for destruction; yea, wo be unto this great city, because of the wickedness and abominations which is in her;

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But behold, it is for the righteous’ sake, that it is spared. But behold, the time cometh, saith the Lord, that when ye shall cast out the righteous from among you, then shall ye be ripe for destruction; yea, wo be unto this great city, because of the wickedness and abominations which isare in her;.

Simple English

“The city is saved because of the good people. But the time is coming, says the Lord, when you will throw out the good people. Then you will be ready for destruction. It will be terrible for this great city! This is because of all the evil and bad things in it.”

Paraphrase

“The city is only standing because of them. But the time is coming, says the Lord, when you’ll drive out the righteous. Then you’ll be ripe for destruction. Trouble is coming to this great city because of the evil that fills it.”