Mormon 7:9
1830 Edition
For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe that; and if ye believe that, ye will believe this also; and if ye believe this, ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the marvellous works which were wrought by the power of God among them;
Influences
John 20:31 (KJV)
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Changes
For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe that; and if ye believe that, ye will believe this also; and if ye believe this, ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the marvellous works which were wrought by the power of God among them;.
Simple English
This is written so you may believe that record. If you believe that, you will believe this one too. If you believe this, you will know about your ancestors. You will know about the amazing things God did among them.
Paraphrase
This record was written so you would believe that one. And if you believe that one, you’ll believe this one too. And if you believe this, you’ll know about your ancestors and the incredible works God did among them.