The Book of Mormon

Jacob 4:18

1830 Edition

Behold, my beloved brethren, I will unfold this mystery, unto you; if I do not, by any means, get shaken from my firmness in the spirit, and stumble because of my over anxiety for you.

Changes

Behold, my beloved brethren, I will unfold this mystery, unto you; if I do not, by any means, get shaken from my firmness in the sSpirit, and stumble because of my over anxiety for you.

Simple English

Dear brothers, I will explain this mystery to you. I will if the Spirit keeps me firm and I don’t stumble because I worry too much about you.

Paraphrase

I’m going to unfold this mystery for you—if I can stay steady in the Spirit and not stumble because I’m too anxious about you.