The Book of Mormon

Jacob 4:11

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~544–420 BC

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wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him, through the atonement of Christ, his only begotten Son, that ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first fruits of Christ, unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him, before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Influences

John 3:16 (KJV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Philippians 3:10 (KJV)
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Romans 8:39 (KJV)
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Revelation 14:4 (KJV)
These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Changes

wWherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him, through the atonement of Christ, his oOnly bBegotten Son, thatnd ye may obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be presented as the first -fruits of Christ, unto God, having faith, and obtained a good hope of glory in him, before he manifesteth himself in the flesh.

Simple English

Dear brothers, make peace with God through Christ’s sacrifice. Christ is his only Son. Then you can be raised from the dead by Christ’s power. You will be given to God as the first fruits of Christ. Have faith and hope in his glory before he comes to earth.

Paraphrase

Be reconciled to him through the atonement of Christ, his only Son. That’s how you receive a resurrection—by the power of the resurrection that’s in Christ—and are presented to God as the first fruits of Christ, with faith and a bright hope of glory in him, even before he appears in the flesh.