1[]—And now I Moroni have the words which was commanded me according to my memory & I have told you the things which I have sealed up therefore touch them not in order that ye may translate for that thing is forbidden you except by & by it shall be wisdom in God
1And now I, Moroni, have written the words which were commanded me, according to my memory; and I have told you the things which I have sealed up; therefore touch them not in order that ye may translate; for that thing is forbidden you, except by and by it shall be wisdom in God.
2& behold ye may be privileged that ye may shew the plates unto those who shall assist to bring forth this work
2And behold, ye may be privileged that ye may show the plates unto those who shall assist to bring forth this work;
3& unto three shall they be shewn by the power of God wherefore they shall know of a surety that these things are true
3And unto three shall they be shown by the power of God; wherefore they shall know of a surety that these things are true.
4& in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established & the testimony of three & this work inthewhich shall be shewn forth the power of God & also his word of which the Fa ther & the Son & the Holy Ghost beareth record & all this shall stand as a testimony against the world at the last day
4And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the which shall be shown forth the power of God and also his word, of which the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost bear record— and all this shall stand as a testimony against the world at the last day.
5& if it so be that they repent & come unto the Fa ther in the name of Jesus they shall be received into the Kingdom of God
5And if it so be that they repent and come unto the Father in the name of Jesus, they shall be received into the kingdom of God.
6& now if I have no authority for these things judge ye for ye shall know that I have authority when ye shall see me & we shall stand before God at the last day Amen.
6And now, if I have no authority for these things, judge ye; for ye shall know that I have authority when ye shall see me, and we shall stand before God at the last day. Amen.