The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 2:11

1830 Edition

but I am like as yourselves, subject to all manner of infirmities in body and mind; yet, as I have been chosen by this people, and was consecrated by my father, and was suffered by the hand of the Lord that I should be a ruler, and a king over this people; and have been kept and preserved by his matchless power, to serve thee with all the might, mind, and strength which the Lord hath granted unto me;

Changes

bBut I am like as yourselves, subject to all manner of infirmities in body and mind; yet, as I have been chosen by this people, and was consecrated by my father, and was suffered by the hand of the Lord that I should be a ruler, and a king over this people; and have been kept and preserved by his matchless power, to serve theeyou with all the might, mind, and strength which the Lord hath granted unto me;.

Simple English

“I am just like you. My body and mind can get sick and weak just like yours. But this people chose me, and my father set me apart. The Lord allowed me to be a ruler and king over this people. His great power has kept me safe so I could serve you with all the strength and mind and power the Lord has given me.”

Paraphrase

“I’m just like you—subject to all the weaknesses of body and mind. But this people chose me, my father consecrated me, and the Lord allowed me to become your ruler and king. His unmatched power has kept and preserved me so I could serve you with all the strength, mind, and energy he’s given me.”