Moroni 6:4
1830 Edition
And after that they had been received unto the baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ, and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
Influences
Acts 2:41 (KJV)
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Changes
And after that they had been received unto the baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ,; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith.
Simple English
After they were baptized, the Holy Spirit cleaned them. Then they were counted as part of Christ’s church. The church wrote down their names. This helped them remember and teach these people using God’s good words. This kept them on the right path. It kept them praying. They trusted only in what Christ did for them. He started and finished their faith.
Paraphrase
After they were baptized and cleansed by the power of the Holy Spirit, their names were added to the church records. This way they could be cared for and taught from God’s word, kept on the right path, encouraged to pray constantly, and helped to rely entirely on Christ—the one who begins and completes their faith.