Mosiah 23:7
~145–120 BC
1830 Edition
But he saith unto them, Behold, it is not expedient that we should have a king; for thus saith the Lord: Ye shall not esteem one flesh above another, or one man shall not think himself above another; therefore I say unto you, It is not expedient that ye should have a king.
Influences
Romans 14:5 (KJV)
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
Matthew 19:24 (KJV)
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 12:1 (KJV)
It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Changes
But he saithd unto them,: Behold, it is not expedient that we should have a king; for thus saith the Lord: Ye shall not esteem one flesh above another, or one man shall not think himself above another; therefore I say unto you, Iit is not expedient that ye should have a king.
Simple English
But he said to them: 'It is not good for us to have a king. The Lord says: You should not think one person is better than another. One man should not think he is above another. So I say it is not good for you to have a king.'
Paraphrase
But he told them, 'Listen, it’s not a good idea for us to have a king. The Lord says: Don’t put one person above another. Don’t let anyone think they’re better than everyone else. So I’m telling you—we shouldn’t have a king.'