BoM Translation Guide



Moroni 1

Moroni 1:1 [LDS 1:1] [Note]
[Now I,] Moroni, after [having made an end] [of abridging] [the account] [of the people] [of Jared,] [I had supposed] not [to have written] more, [but I have <not> <as> yet] perished; [and I make <not> myself known] [to the Lamanites,] lest [they should destroy me.]

Moroni 1:2 [LDS 1:2]
For behold, [their wars] [are <exceeding> fierce] [among themselves;] [and because of their hatred,] [they put to death] every Nephite that [will <not> deny] [the Christ.]

Moroni 1:3 [LDS 1:3]
[And I,] Moroni, [will <not> deny] [the Christ;] [wherefore,{incorrect punctuation} I wander] whithersoever [I can,] [for the safety] [of mine own life.]

Moroni 1:4 [LDS 1:4]
[Wherefore I write] [[a <few> <more> things, ]] contrary [to that which] [I had supposed;] for [I had supposed] not [to have written] [any more;] [but I write] [[a <few> <more> things, ]] [that perhaps] they [may be] [of worth] [unto my brethren,] [the Lamanites,] [in some <future> day,] [according to the will] [of the Lord.]