The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 21:35

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1830 Edition

They were desirous to be baptized, as a witness and a testimony that they were willing to serve God with all their hearts; nevertheless they did prolong the time: and an account of their baptism shall be given hereafter.

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They were desirous to be baptized, as a witness and a testimony that they were willing to serve God with all their hearts; nevertheless they did prolong the time:; and an account of their baptism shall be given hereafter.

Simple English

They wanted to be baptized. This would show that they were willing to serve God with all their hearts. But they waited. The story of their baptism will be told later.

Paraphrase

They wanted to be baptized as a witness and testimony that they were willing to serve God with all their hearts. But they had to wait. The account of their baptism will be given later.