The Book of Mormon

Mormon 2:11

1830 Edition

Thus there began to be a mourning and a lamentation in all the land, because of these things; and more especially among the people of Nephi.

Changes

Thus there began to be a mourning and a lamentation in all the land, because of these things;, and more especially among the people of Nephi.

Simple English

So there was sadness and crying all over the land because of these things. This was especially true among the Nephites.

Paraphrase

Grief and mourning spread everywhere, especially among the Nephites.