The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 15:24

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And there are those who have part in the first resurrection; and these are they that have died before Christ came, in their ignorance, not having salvation declared unto them. And thus the Lord bringeth about the restoration of these; and they have a part in the first resurrection, or hath eternal life, being redeemed by the Lord.

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And therse are those who have part in the first resurrection; and these are they that have died before Christ came, in their ignorance, not having salvation declared unto them. And thus the Lord bringeth about the restoration of these; and they have a part in the first resurrection, or hathve eternal life, being redeemed by the Lord.

Simple English

Some people died before Christ came. They didn’t know about salvation. The Lord brings them back too. They are part of the first resurrection. They have eternal life. The Lord saved them.

Paraphrase

“There are also others in the first resurrection—those who died before Christ came and never heard about salvation. The Lord restores them too. They’re part of the first resurrection and have eternal life because the Lord has saved them.