The Book of Mormon

Moroni 8:9

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And after this manner did the Holy Ghost manifest the word of God unto me; wherefore my beloved son, I know that it is solemn mockery before God, that ye should baptize little children.

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And after this manner did the Holy Ghost manifest the word of God unto me; wherefore, my beloved son, I know that it is solemn mockery before God, that ye should baptize little children.

Simple English

This is how the Holy Spirit told me God’s word. So my dear son, I know that baptizing little children makes fun of God.

Paraphrase

“That’s how the Holy Spirit revealed God’s word to me. So, my dear son, I know for certain that baptizing little children is a mockery before God.”