Jacob 6:8
~544–420 BC
1830 Edition
Behold, will ye reject these words? Will ye reject the words of the Prophets? and will ye reject all the words which have been spoken concerning Christ, after that so many have spoken concerning him? and deny the good word of Christ, and the power of God, and the gift of the Holy Ghost, and quench the Holy Spirit? and make a mock of the great plan of redemption, which hath been laid for you?
Influences
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (KJV)
Quench not the Spirit.
Changes
Behold, will ye reject these words? Will ye reject the words of the Pprophets?; and will ye reject all the words which have been spoken concerning Christ, after that so many have spoken concerning him?; and deny the good word of Christ, and the power of God, and the gift of the Holy Ghost, and quench the Holy Spirit?, and make a mock of the great plan of redemption, which hath been laid for you?
Simple English
Will you turn away from these words? Will you turn away from what the prophets said? Will you turn away from all the words about Christ after so many people have talked about him? Will you say no to Christ’s good word and God’s power? Will you say no to the gift of the Holy Spirit and stop the Holy Spirit? Will you make fun of the great plan to save you?
Paraphrase
Will you reject these words? Will you reject what the prophets have said? Will you reject everything spoken about Christ—after so many have testified of him? Will you deny Christ’s good word, God’s power, and the gift of the Holy Spirit? Will you snuff out the Spirit and mock the great rescue plan laid out for you?