The Book of Mormon

Jacob 4:11

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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.

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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.