The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 18:3

1830 Edition

And as many as would hear his word he did teach. And he taught them privately, that it might not come to the knowledge of the king. And many did believe his words.

Simple English

He taught everyone who would listen to him. He taught them in secret so the king wouldn’t find out. Many people believed what he said.

Paraphrase

He taught anyone who would listen. He kept it secret so the king wouldn’t find out. Many believed what he said.