The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 20:21

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For are not the words of Abinadi fulfilled, which he prophesied against us? and all this because we would not hearken unto the word of the Lord, and turn from our iniquities?

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For are not the words of Abinadi fulfilled, which he prophesied against us? —and all this because we would not hearken unto the words of the Lord, and turn from our iniquities?

Simple English

“Abinadi’s words came true. He warned us about this. This happened because we did not listen to the Lord. We did not turn away from our sins.”

Paraphrase

“Abinadi’s prophecy is coming true, isn’t it? This is all happening because we refused to listen to the Lord and turn away from our sins.”