The Book of Mormon

Moroni 8:23

1830 Edition

But it is mockery before God, denying the mercies of Christ, and the power of his holy spirit, and putting trust in dead works.

Changes

But it is mockery before God, denying the mercies of Christ, and the power of his hHoly sSpirit, and putting trust in dead works.

Simple English

But it makes fun of God. It rejects Christ’s mercy and the power of his Holy Spirit. It means trusting in dead works.

Paraphrase

“Baptizing them is mockery before God. It denies Christ’s mercy and the Holy Spirit’s power. It puts trust in empty rituals.”