The Book of Mormon

Jacob 1:18

1830 Edition

For I, Jacob, and my brother Joseph, had been consecrated priests, and teachers of this people, by the hand of Nephi.

Changes

For I, Jacob, and my brother Joseph, had been consecrated priests, and teachers of this people, by the hand of Nephi.

Simple English

My brother Joseph and I had been made priests and teachers of these people by Nephi.

Paraphrase

My brother Joseph and I had been set apart by Nephi as priests and teachers for the people.