The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 23:10

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~145–120 BC

1830 Edition

nevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear my cries, and did answer my prayers, and hath made me an instrument in his hands, in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his truth.

Influences

Acts 14:22 (KJV)
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Changes

nNevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear my cries, and did answer my prayers, and haths made me an instrument in his hands, in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his truth.

Simple English

'But after many troubles, the Lord heard my prayers. He answered them. He made me his tool to bring many of you to know his truth.'

Paraphrase

'But after everything I went through, the Lord heard me crying out. He answered my prayers. He’s made me a tool in his hands to bring so many of you to know the truth.'