The Book of Mormon

Moroni 8:25

1830 Edition

And the first fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism cometh by faith, unto the fulfilling the commandments; and the fulfilling the commandments bringeth remission of sins;

Changes

And the first fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism cometh by faith, unto the fulfilling the commandments; and the fulfilling the commandments bringeth remission of sins;

Simple English

The first step of turning from sins is baptism. Baptism comes by faith to obey the commands. Obeying the commands brings forgiveness of sins.

Paraphrase

“The first step of repentance is baptism. Baptism comes through faith and leads to obeying God’s commands. Obeying his commands brings forgiveness of sins.”