The Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:27

1830 Edition

Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: for there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife; and concubines he shall have none:

Changes

Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: fFor there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife; and concubines he shall have none:;

Simple English

“My brothers, hear me. Listen to the Lord’s word. Each man among you will have only one wife. He will have no others.”

Paraphrase

“Brothers, listen carefully to what the Lord says: No man among you should have more than one wife, and you should have no concubines.”