The Book of Mormon

Helaman 3:34

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~49–39 BC

1830 Edition

and they were lifted up in pride, even to the persecution of many of their brethren. Now this was a great evil, which did cause the more humble part of the people to suffer great persecutions, and to wade through much affliction;

Influences

1 Thessalonians 1:6 (KJV)
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.

Changes

aAnd they were lifted up in pride, even to the persecution of many of their brethren. Now this was a great evil, which did cause the more humble part of the people to suffer great persecutions, and to wade through much affliction;.

Simple English

They became full of pride. They even hurt many of their brothers and sisters. This was a great evil. It caused the more humble people to suffer greatly. They went through much trouble.

Paraphrase

They became so arrogant that they persecuted many of their fellow believers. This was a terrible evil. The humble believers suffered greatly and endured much hardship.