The Book of Mormon

Omni 1:26

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And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, which is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth, ye will be saved.

Influences

Matthew 24:13 (KJV)
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

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And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, whicho is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth, ye will be saved.

Simple English

My dear brothers, I want you to come to Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel. Receive his salvation and the power of his rescue. Come to him and give your whole souls as an offering to him. Continue fasting and praying and endure to the end. As the Lord lives, you will be saved.

Paraphrase

And now, my dear brothers and sisters, I want you to come to Christ, the Holy One of Israel. Embrace his salvation and the power of his redemption. Come to him and offer your whole soul to him. Keep fasting and praying. Stay faithful to the end. As surely as God lives, you will be saved.