The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 4:12

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~124 BC

1830 Edition

and behold, I say unto you, that if ye do this, ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of Him that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true.

Influences

Luke 11:42 (KJV)
But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Colossians 4:1 (KJV)
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Changes

aAnd behold, I say unto you, that if ye do this, ye shall always rejoice, and be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of your sins; and ye shall grow in the knowledge of the glory of Hhim that created you, or in the knowledge of that which is just and true.

Simple English

'If you do this, you will always be happy and filled with God’s love. You will always have your sins forgiven. You will learn more about the glory of God who made you. You will learn more about what is right and true.'

Paraphrase

If you do this, you’ll always be filled with joy and with God’s love. You’ll keep your forgiveness fresh. You’ll grow in your understanding of the One who created you—in your knowledge of what is right and true.