Mormon 7:8
1830 Edition
Therefore repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus, and lay hold upon the Gospel of Christ, which shall be set before you, not only in this record, but also in the record which shall come unto the Gentiles from the Jews, which record shall come from the Gentiles unto 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.
Changes
Therefore repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus, and lay hold upon the Ggospel of Christ, which shall be set before you, not only in this record, but also in the record which shall come unto the Gentiles from the Jews, which record shall come from the Gentiles unto you.
Simple English
So turn away from your sins. Be baptized in the name of Jesus. Hold on to the gospel of Christ. You will find it in this record. You will also find it in the record that will come to you from the Jews through the Gentiles.
Paraphrase
So turn back to God. Be baptized in the name of Jesus. Take hold of the gospel of Christ—the good news you’ll find not only in this record, but also in the record that will come to you through the Gentiles from the Jews.