The Book of Mormon

Helaman 14:30

1830 Edition

And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto himself; and whosoever doeth iniquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold ye are free; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a knowledge, and he hath made you free;

Changes

And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto himself; and whosoever doeth iniquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are free; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a knowledge, and he hath made you free;.

Simple English

“Remember this, my brothers! Anyone who dies spiritually does it to himself. Anyone who does evil does it to himself. You are free. You can choose for yourselves. God has given you knowledge. He has made you free.”

Paraphrase

“Remember this: whoever is destroyed brings it on themselves. Whoever does wrong does it to themselves. You’re free. You can act for yourselves. God has given you knowledge, and he’s made you free.”