Mosiah 21:35
~145–122 BC
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.
Influences
John 16:19 (KJV)
Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
Changes
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.