The Book of Mormon

Mormon 1:15

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And I, being fifteen years of age, and being somewhat of a sober mind, therfore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted, and knew of the goodness of Jesus.

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And I, being fifteen years of age, and being somewhat of a sober mind, therefore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted, and knew of the goodness of Jesus.

Simple English

When I was fifteen years old, I was a serious person. The Lord visited me. I tasted and knew how good Jesus is.

Paraphrase

When I was fifteen, I was fairly serious for my age. The Lord came to me. I experienced his goodness and knew Jesus for myself.