Mosiah 4:27

~124 BC

1830 Edition

and see that all these things are done in wisdom and order: for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than what he hath strength. And again: It is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.

Influences

John 11:50 (KJV)
Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
2 Peter 3:14 (KJV)
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
1 Corinthians 9:24 (KJV)
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

Changes

aAnd see that all these things are done in wisdom and order:; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than what he haths strength. And again:, Iit is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.

Simple English

'Make sure you do all these things wisely and in order. You don’t have to work harder than you are able. But you should work hard so you can succeed. So everything must be done in the right order.'

Paraphrase

Make sure you do all this wisely and in good order. Don’t push yourself beyond your strength. But do be diligent, so you can win the prize. Everything must be done in order.