Mosiah 2:9
1830 Edition
And these are the words which he spake and caused to be written, saying: My brethren, all ye that have assembled yourselves together, you that can hear my words which I shall speak unto you this day: for I have not commanded you to come up hither, to trifle with the words which I shall speak, but that you should hearken unto me, and open your ears that ye may hear, and your hearts that ye may understand, and your minds that the mysteries of God may be unfolded to your view.
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Simple English
These are the words he spoke and had written down: “My brothers, all of you who have come together here, you who can hear my words that I will speak to you today - I have not told you to come here to waste time with the words I will speak. Instead, you should listen to me. Open your ears so you can hear. Open your hearts so you can understand. Open your minds so God’s secrets can be shown to you.”
Paraphrase
Here’s what he said: “My brothers and sisters, all of you gathered here who can hear me—I didn’t call you here to waste your time. I want you to listen closely. Open your ears to hear, your hearts to understand, and your minds so God can reveal his mysteries to you.”