# Moroni 1

*Paraphrase*

### Moroni Writes in Hiding

I, Moroni, had finished abridging the Jaredite record and thought I was done writing. But I’m still alive, hiding from the Lamanites so they don’t kill me.

They’re at war with each other—brutal, vicious wars. And because of their hatred, they execute every Nephite who won’t deny Christ. I won’t deny Christ. So I keep moving, going wherever I can to stay alive. That’s why I’m writing a little more—even though I thought I was finished. Maybe what I write will help my Lamanite brothers someday, if that’s what the Lord wants.

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*Source: [The Book of Mormon](https://bookofmormon.com/paraphrase/moroni/1)*
