Mosiah 27:14
~100 BC
1830 Edition
And again: The angel saith, Behold, the Lord hath heard the prayers of his people, and also the prayers of his servant Alma, which is thy father: for he hath prayed with much faith concerning thee, that thou mightest be brought to the knowledge of the truth; therefore for this purpose have I come to convince thee of the power and authority of God, that the prayers of his servants might be answered according to their faith.
Influences
2 Timothy 3:7 (KJV)
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Luke 20:20 (KJV)
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
Changes
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Simple English
The angel also said: 'Look, the Lord has heard his people’s prayers. He has also heard your father Alma’s prayers. Your father prayed with great faith about you. He wanted you to know the truth. That’s why I came here. I came to show you God’s power. This way his servants’ prayers can be answered.'
Paraphrase
Then the angel said: 'The Lord has heard the prayers of his people—and especially the prayers of your father, Alma, his servant. He has prayed with deep faith for you, that you might come to know the truth. That’s why I’ve come: to show you the power and authority of God, so that his servants' prayers might be answered according to their faith.'