The Book of Mormon

Moroni 10:1

1830 Edition

Now I, Moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good; and I write unto my brethren, the Lamanites; and I would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty years has passed away, since the sign was given of the coming of Christ.

Changes

Now I, Moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good; and I write unto my brethren, the Lamanites; and I would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty years hasve passed away, since the sign was given of the coming of Christ.

Simple English

I, Moroni, write some things that seem good to me. I write to my brothers, the Lamanites. I want them to know that more than 420 years have passed since the sign was given about Christ’s coming.

Paraphrase

I, Moroni, am writing a few final things. I’m speaking to my people, the Lamanites. I want you to know that more than four hundred twenty years have passed since the sign of Christ’s coming was given.