Mosiah 18:16

~147 BC

1830 Edition

And after this manner he did baptize every one that went forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God:

Influences

Hebrews 12:15 (KJV)
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Changes

And after this manner he did baptize every one that went forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God:.

Simple English

He baptized everyone who went to Mormon this way. There were about 204 people. They were baptized in the waters of Mormon. They were filled with God’s grace.

Paraphrase

He baptized everyone who came to Mormon that way. There were about two hundred and four people in all. They were baptized in the waters of Mormon and filled with God’s grace.