The Book of Mormon

Helaman 8:17

1830 Edition

Yea, and behold, Abraham saw of his coming, and was filled with gladness, and did rejoice.

Influences

John 8:56 (KJV)
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

Changes

Yea, and behold, Abraham saw of his coming, and was filled with gladness, and did rejoice.

Simple English

“Abraham saw Jesus coming. This made him very happy.”

Paraphrase

“Abraham saw his coming and was filled with joy. He celebrated it.”