The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 17:11

1830 Edition

And now king Noah was about to release him, for he feared his word; for he feared that the judgments of God would come upon him.

Simple English

King Noah was about to let him go. He was afraid of Abinadi’s words. He was afraid God would punish him.

Paraphrase

King Noah was about to let him go. He feared Abinadi’s words—feared that God’s judgment would fall on him.