Jacob 7:3

And he labored diligently that he might lead away the hearts of the people, insomuch that he did lead away many hearts; and he knowing that I, Jacob, had faith in Christ which should come, wherefore, he sought much opportunity that he might come unto me.

He worked hard to lead people’s hearts away. He did lead many hearts away. He knew that I, Jacob, believed in Christ who would come. So he looked for chances to come talk to me.

He worked hard to win people over, and he did turn many away from the faith. When he heard that I believed in the coming Christ, he looked for every chance to confront me.