1Now Alma seeing that the words of Amulek had silenced Zeezrom for he beheld that Amulek had caught him in his lieing and deceiving to destroy him and seeing that he began to tremble under a consciousness of his guilt he opened his mouth and began to speak unto him and to establish the words of Amulek and to explain thing beyond or to unfold the scriptures beyond that which Amulek had done
1Now Alma, seeing that the words of Amulek had silenced Zeezrom, for he beheld that Amulek had caught him in his lying and deceiving to destroy him, and seeing that he began to tremble under a consciousness of his guilt, he opened his mouth and began to speak unto him, and to establish the words of Amulek, and to explain things beyond, or to unfold the scriptures beyond that which Amulek had done.
2now the words that Alma spake unto Zeezrom was heard by the people round about, for the multitude was great and he spake on this wise.
2Now the words that Alma spake unto Zeezrom were heard by the people round about; for the multitude was great, and he spake on this wise:
3now Zeezrom seeing that thou hast been taken in thy lieings and Craftiness for thou hast not lied unto men only but thou hast lied unto God for behold he knows all thy thoughts and thou seest that thy thoughts are made known unto us by his spirit
3Now Zeezrom, seeing that thou hast been taken in thy lying and craftiness, for thou hast not lied unto men only but thou hast lied unto God; for behold, he knows all thy thoughts, and thou seest that thy thoughts are made known unto us by his Spirit;
4and thou seest that we know that thy plan was a very subtle plan as to the subtlety of the Devil for to lie and to deceive this people that thou mightest set them against us to revile us and to Cast us out
4And thou seest that we know that thy plan was a very subtle plan, as to the subtlety of the devil, for to lie and to deceive this people that thou mightest set them against us, to revile us and to cast us out—
5now this was a plan of thine adversary and he hath exercised his power in thee now I would that ye should remember that what I say unto thee I say unto all
5Now this was a plan of thine adversary, and he hath exercised his power in thee. Now I would that ye should remember that what I say unto thee I say unto all.
6and behold I say unto you all that this was a snare of the adversary which he hath laid to catch this people that he might bring you into subjection unto him that he might encircle you about with his Chains that he might chain you down to everlast ing destruction according to the power of his captivity.
6And behold I say unto you all that this was a snare of the adversary, which he has laid to catch this people, that he might bring you into subjection unto him, that he might encircle you about with his chains, that he might chain you down to everlasting destruction, according to the power of his captivity.
7Now when Alma had spoken these words Zeezrom began to tremble more exceedingly for he was convin ced more and more of the power of God, and he was also convinced that Alma and Amulek had a knowledge of him for he was convinced that they knew the thou ghts and intents of his heart for power was given unto them that they might know of these things according to the spirit of
7Now when Alma had spoken these words, Zeezrom began to tremble more exceedingly, for he was convinced more and more of the power of God; and he was also convinced that Alma and Amulek had a knowledge of him, for he was convinced that they knew the thoughts and intents of his heart; for power was given unto them that they might know of these things according to the spirit of prophecy.
8prophesy Zeezrom began to enquire of them diligently that he might know more concerning the Kingdom of God and he sait◊ unto Alma what does this mean which Amulek hath spoken concerning the resurrection of the dead that all shall rise from the dead both the just and the unjust and are brought to stand before God to be Judged according to their works
8And Zeezrom began to inquire of them diligently, that he might know more concerning the kingdom of God. And he said unto Alma: What does this mean which Amulek hath spoken concerning the resurrection of the dead, that all shall rise from the dead, both the just and the unjust, and are brought to stand before God to be judged according to their works?
9and now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying it is given unto many to know the mysteries of God nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men according to the heed and diligence which they give unto
9And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying: It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him.
10him therefore he that will harden his heart the same receiveth the less er portion of the word and he that will not harden his heart to him is given the greater portion of the word until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God intil they knew them in full
10And therefore, he that will harden his heart, the same receiveth the lesser portion of the word; and he that will not harden his heart, to him is given the greater portion of the word, until it is given unto him to know the mysteries of God until he know them in full.
11and he that will harden his heart to him is given the lesser por tion of the word until they know nothing Concerning his mysteries and then they are taken captive by the Devil and led by his will down to destruction, now this is what is ment by the chains of Hell and
11And they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning his mysteries; and then they are taken captive by the devil, and led by his will down to destruction. Now this is what is meant by the chains of hell.
12Am ulek hath spoken plainly concerning death and being raised from this mo rtality to a state of immortality and being brought before the bar of God to be judged according to our works
12And Amulek hath spoken plainly concerning death, and being raised from this mortality to a state of immortality, and being brought before the bar of God, to be judged according to our works.
13then if our hearts have been hardened yea if we have hardened our hearts against the word insomuch that it hath not been found in us then will our state be awful for then we shall be condemned
13Then if our hearts have been hardened, yea, if we have hardened our hearts against the word, insomuch that it has not been found in us, then will our state be awful, for then we shall be condemned.
14for our words will condemn us yea all our work will condemn us we shall not be found spotless and our thoughts will also condemn us and in this awful state we shall not dearst look up to our God and would fane be glad if we could command the rocks and the mountains to fall upon us to hide us from his pres ence
14For our words will condemn us, yea, all our works will condemn us; we shall not be found spotless; and our thoughts will also condemn us; and in this awful state we shall not dare to look up to our God; and we would fain be glad if we could command the rocks and the mountains to fall upon us to hide us from his presence.
15but this cannot be we must come forth and stand before him in his glory and in his power and in his might magesty and dominion and acknowledge to their everlasting shame that all his judgments are just that he is just in all his works and that he is merciful unto the children of men and that he hath all power to save every man that believeth on his name and bringeth forth fruit mete for repentance,
15But this cannot be; we must come forth and stand before him in his glory, and in his power, and in his might, majesty, and dominion, and acknowledge to our everlasting shame that all his judgments are just; that he is just in all his works, and that he is merciful unto the children of men, and that he has all power to save every man that believeth on his name and bringeth forth fruit meet for repentance.
16and now behold I say unto you then cometh a death even a second death which is a spiritual death then is a time that whosoever dieth in his sins as to the temporal death shall also die a spiritual death, yea he shall die, as to things pertaining unto righteousness
16And now behold, I say unto you then cometh a death, even a second death, which is a spiritual death; then is a time that whosoever dieth in his sins, as to a temporal death, shall also die a spiritual death; yea, he shall die as to things pertaining unto righteousness.
17then is the time when their torment◊ shall be as a lake of fire and brimstone whose flames asscendeth up forever and forever and then is the time thot thy shall be chained down to an everlasting destruction according to the power and captivity of Satan having subjected them according to his will
17Then is the time when their torments shall be as a lake of fire and brimstone, whose flame ascendeth up forever and ever; and then is the time that they shall be chained down to an everlasting destruction, according to the power and captivity of Satan, he having subjected them according to his will.
18then I say unto you they shall be as though there had been no redemption made for they cannot be red eemed according to Gods justice and they cannot die seeing there is no more corruption.
18Then, I say unto you, they shall be as though there had been no redemption made; for they cannot be redeemed according to God’ s justice; and they cannot die, seeing there is no more corruption.
19Now it came to pass that when Alma had made an end of speaking these words the people began to be more astonished
19Now it came to pass that when Alma had made an end of speaking these words, the people began to be more astonished;
20but there was one Antionah who was a chief Ruler among them came forth and said unto him what is this that thou hast said that man should rise from the dead and be changed from this mortal to an immortal state that the soul can never die.
20But there was one Antionah, who was a chief ruler among them, came forth and said unto him: What is this that thou hast said, that man should rise from the dead and be changed from this mortal to an immortal state, that the soul can never die?
21what does this scriptu re mean which saith that God placed Cherabim◊ and a flameing sword on the East of the Garden of Eden lest our first Parents should enter and partake of the fruit of the tree of life and live forever and thus we see that there was no possi ble chance that they should live forever,
21What does the scripture mean, which saith that God placed cherubim and a flaming sword on the east of the garden of Eden, lest our first parents should enter and partake of the fruit of the tree of life, and live forever? And thus we see that there was no possible chance that they should live forever.
22now Alma saith unto him this is the thing which I was about to explain now we see that Adam did fall by partakeing of the forbidden fruit according to the word of God and thus we see that by his fall that all mankind became a lost and a fallen people
22Now Alma said unto him: This is the thing which I was about to explain. Now we see that Adam did fall by the partaking of the forbidden fruit, according to the word of God; and thus we see, that by his fall, all mankind became a lost and fallen people.
23and now behold I say unto you that if it had been possible for Adam for to have partaken of the fruit of the tree of life at that time that there would have been no death and the word would have been void makeing God a liar for he said if thou eat thou shalt surely die
23And now behold, I say unto you that if it had been possible for Adam to have partaken of the fruit of the tree of life at that time, there would have been no death, and the word would have been void, making God a liar, for he said: If thou eat thou shalt surely die.
24and we see that death comes upon mankind yea the death which has been spoken of by Amulek which is the temporal death nevertheless there was a space granted unto man in which he might repent therefore this life became a probationary state a time to prepare to meet God a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us which is after the resurrection of the dead
24And we see that death comes upon mankind, yea, the death which has been spoken of by Amulek, which is the temporal death; nevertheless there was a space granted unto man in which he might repent; therefore this life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead.
25now if it had not been for the plan of redemption which was laid from the foundation of the world there could have been no resurrection of the dead but there was a plan of redemption laid whi ch shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead of which has been spoken.
25Now, if it had not been for the plan of redemption, which was laid from the foundation of the world, there could have been no resurrection of the dead; but there was a plan of redemption laid, which shall bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, of which has been spoken.
26and now behold if it were possible that our first Parents could have went forth and partaken of the tree of life they would have been forever mi serable having no preparatory state and thus the plan of redemption would have been frustrated and the word of God would have been void taking none effect
26And now behold, if it were possible that our first parents could have gone forth and partaken of the tree of life they would have been forever miserable, having no preparatory state; and thus the plan of redemption would have been frustrated, and the word of God would have been void, taking none effect.
27but behold behold it was not so but it was appointed unto man that they must die and after death they must come to judgment even that same judgment of which we have spoken which is the end
27But behold, it was not so; but it was appointed unto men that they must die; and after death, they must come to judgment, even that same judgment of which we have spoken, which is the end.
28and affter God had appointed that these should come unto man behold then he saw that it was expedient that man sh ould know concerning the things whereof he had appointed unto them
28And after God had appointed that these things should come unto man, behold, then he saw that it was expedient that man should know concerning the things whereof he had appointed unto them;
29therefore he sent Angels to converce with them which caused men to Behold his Glory
29Therefore he sent angels to converse with them, who caused men to behold of his glory.
30and they began from that time forth to call on his name therefore God conversed with men and made known unto them the plan of redemption which had been prepared from the foundation of the world and this he made known unto them acco rding to their faith and repentance and their holy works
30And they began from that time forth to call on his name; therefore God conversed with men, and made known unto them the plan of redemption, which had been prepared from the foundation of the world; and this he made known unto them according to their faith and repentance and their holy works.
31wherefore he gove com mandments unto men they having first transgressed the first commandments as to things which were temporal and becoming as Gods knowing good from evil placing themselves in a state to act or being placed in a state to act accord ing to their wills and pleasures whether to do evil or to do good
31Wherefore, he gave commandments unto men, they having first transgressed the first commandments as to things which were temporal, and becoming as gods, knowing good from evil, placing themselves in a state to act, or being placed in a state to act according to their wills and pleasures, whether to do evil or to do good—
32therefore God gave unto them commandments after having made known unto them the plan of redemption that they should not do evil the penalty thereof being a second dea th which was an everlasting death as to things pertaining unto righteousness for on such the plan of redemption could have no power for the works of justice could not be destroyed according to the supreme goodness of God
32Therefore God gave unto them commandments, after having made known unto them the plan of redemption, that they should not do evil, the penalty thereof being a second death, which was an everlasting death as to things pertaining unto righteousness; for on such the plan of redemption could have no power, for the works of justice could not be destroyed, according to the supreme goodness of God.
33but God did call on men in the name of his Son this being the plan of redemption which was laid saying if ye will repent and harden not your hearts then will I have mercy upon you through mine only begotten Son
33But God did call on men, in the name of his Son, (this being the plan of redemption which was laid ) saying: If ye will repent, and harden not your hearts, then will I have mercy upon you, through mine Only Begotten Son;
34therefore whosoever repenteth and hardeneth not his heart he shall have claim on mercy through mine only begotten Son unto a remission of their sins and these shall enter into my rest
34Therefore, whosoever repenteth, and hardeneth not his heart, he shall have claim on mercy through mine Only Begotten Son, unto a remission of his sins; and these shall enter into my rest.
35and shosoever will harder his heart and will do iniquity Behold I swear in my wrath that they shall not enter into my rest
35And whosoever will harden his heart and will do iniquity, behold, I swear in my wrath that he shall not enter into my rest.
36and now my Brethren behold I say unto you that if ye will harden your hear ts ye shall not enter into the rest of the Lord therefore your iniquity provoketh him that he sendeth down his wrath upon you as in the first provocation yea according to his word in the last provocation as well as in the first to the everlasting destru ction of your souls therefore according to his word until the last death as well as the first,
36And now, my brethren, behold I say unto you, that if ye will harden your hearts ye shall not enter into the rest of the Lord; therefore your iniquity provoketh him that he sendeth down his wrath upon you as in the first provocation, yea, according to his word in the last provocation as well as the first, to the everlasting destruction of your souls; therefore, according to his word, unto the last death, as well as the first.
37and now my Brethren seeing we know these things and they are true let us re pent and harden not our hearts that we provoke not the Lord our God to pull down his wrath upon us in these his second commandments which he hath given unto us but let us enter into the rest of God which is prepaired according to his wo rd.
37And now, my brethren, seeing we know these things, and they are true, let us repent, and harden not our hearts, that we provoke not the Lord our God to pull down his wrath upon us in these his second commandments which he has given unto us; but let us enter into the rest of God, which is prepared according to his word.