Moroni 8:16
1830 Edition
Wo be unto him that shall pervert the ways of the Lord after this manner, for they shall perish, except they repent. Behold, I speak with boldness, having authority from God; and I fear not what man can do: for perfect love casteth out all fear;
Influences
Acts 13:10 (KJV)
And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Luke 13:3 (KJV)
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
1 John 4:18 (KJV)
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Changes
Wo be unto thiem that shall pervert the ways of the Lord after this manner, for they shall perish, except they repent. Behold, I speak with boldness, having authority from God; and I fear not what man can do:; for perfect love casteth out all fear;.
Simple English
Bad things will happen to people who twist the ways of the Lord like this. They will die unless they turn from their sins. I speak boldly because I have authority from God. I’m not scared of what people can do. Perfect love takes away all fear.
Paraphrase
“Terrible judgment awaits anyone who twists God’s ways like this—unless they repent. I’m speaking boldly because God has given me authority. I’m not afraid of what anyone thinks. Perfect love drives out fear.”