Jacob 4:6
~544–420 BC
1830 Edition
Wherefore, we search the Prophets; and we have many revelations, and the spirit of prophecy; and having all these witnesses, we obtain a hope, and our faith becometh unshaken, insomuch that we truly can command in the name of Jesus, and the very trees obey us, or the mountains, or the waves of the sea;
Influences
Revelation 19:10 (KJV)
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Changes
Wherefore, we search the Pprophets;, and we have many revelations, and the spirit of prophecy; and having all these witnesses, we obtain a hope, and our faith becometh unshaken, insomuch that we truly can command in the name of Jesus, and the very trees obey us, or the mountains, or the waves of the sea;.
Simple English
So we study the prophets. We have many revelations and the Spirit of prophecy. With all these witnesses, we have strong hope. Our faith becomes unshakeable. We can even command in Jesus’ name. Trees obey us. Mountains and sea waves obey us too.
Paraphrase
So we search the prophets. We have many revelations and the Spirit of prophecy. With all these witnesses, our hope grows and our faith becomes unshakable—so much so that we can command in Jesus' name and the trees obey us, or the mountains, or the waves of the sea.