The Book of Mormon

Moroni 10:21

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~AD 421

1830 Edition

and except ye have charity, ye can in no wise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God, if ye have not faith; neither can ye, if ye have no hope;

Influences

Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV)
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Changes

aAnd except ye have charity, ye can in no wise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God, if ye have not faith; neither can ye, if ye have no hope;.

Simple English

If you do not have love, you cannot be saved in God’s kingdom. You also cannot be saved in God’s kingdom if you do not have faith. And you cannot be saved if you do not have hope.

Paraphrase

Without charity, you can’t be saved in God’s kingdom. You can’t be saved without faith either. Or without hope.