The Book of Mormon

Helaman 14:29

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and this to the intent that whosoever will believe, might be saved, and that whosoever will not believe, a righteous judgement might come upon them; and also if they are condemned, they bring upon themselves their own condemnation.

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aAnd this to the intent that whosoever will believe, might be saved, and that whosoever will not believe, a righteous judgement might come upon them; and also if they are condemned, they bring upon themselves their own condemnation.

Simple English

“This is so anyone who wants to believe can be saved. Anyone who won’t believe will face fair judgment. If they are judged, they bring judgment on themselves.”

Paraphrase

“The purpose is simple: whoever wants to believe can be saved, and whoever refuses to believe will face a just judgment. If they’re condemned, they’ve brought it on themselves.”