The Book of Mormon

Moroni 8:24

1830 Edition

Behold, my son, this thing had not ought to be: for repentance is unto them that are under condemnation, and under the curse of a broken law.

Changes

Behold, my son, this thing had not ought not to be:; for repentance is unto them that are under condemnation, and under the curse of a broken law.

Simple English

My son, this shouldn’t happen. Turning from sins is for people who are condemned and under the curse of a broken law.

Paraphrase

“Son, this shouldn’t be happening. Repentance is for people under condemnation, people living under the curse of a broken law.”