The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 22:4

1830 Edition

And now O king, if thou hast not found me to be an unprofitable servant, or if thou hast hitherto listened to my words in any degree, and they have been of service to thee, even so I desire that thou wouldst listen to my words at this time, and I will be thy servant, and deliver this people out of bondage.

Changes

And now O king, if thou hast not found me to be an unprofitable servant, or if thou hast hitherto listened to my words in any degree, and they have been of service to thee, even so I desire that thou wouldst listen to my words at this time, and I will be thy servant, and deliver this people out of bondage.

Simple English

King, if I have been a good servant to you, if you have listened to my words before and they have helped you, then please listen to my words now. I will be your servant. I will help this people escape from being slaves.

Paraphrase

If you’ve found my service useful—if my words have helped you in the past—then listen to me now. Let me serve you again. I can get these people out of slavery.“