The Book of Mormon

Helaman 3:35

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~49–39 BC

1830 Edition

nevertheless, they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.

Influences

Philippians 3:9 (KJV)
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Philemon 1:7 (KJV)
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

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nNevertheless, they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.

Simple English

But they fasted and prayed often. They grew stronger and stronger in their humility. They grew stronger and stronger in their faith in Christ. Their souls were filled with joy and comfort. Their hearts were made pure and holy. This happened because they gave their hearts to God.

Paraphrase

But they fasted and prayed constantly. Their humility deepened, and their faith in Christ grew stronger and stronger. Their souls filled with joy and comfort. Their hearts were purified and made holy—a holiness that came from surrendering themselves completely to God.