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Mosiah 7:100 - Mosiah 7:110


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100 And now when the king had heard these words, he said unto his priests, Away with this fellow, and slay him: for what have we to do with him, for he is mad.

101 And they stood forth and attempted to lay their hands on him: but he withstood them, and said unto them, Touch me not, for God shall smite you if ye lay your hands upon me, for I have not delivered the message which the Lord sent me to deliver;

102 Neither have I told you that which ye requested that I should tell: therefore, God will not suffer that I shall be destroyed at this time.

103 But I must fulfill the commandments wherewith God has commanded me, and because I have told you the truth, ye are angry with me.

104 And again, because I have spoken the word of God, ye have judged me that I am mad.

105 Now it came to pass after Abinadi had spoken these words, that the people of King Noah durst not lay their hands on him;

106 For the Spirit of the Lord was upon him: and his face shone with exceeding luster, even as Moses' did while in the mount of Sinai, while speaking with the Lord.

107 And he spake with power and authority from God; and he continued his words, saying, Ye see that ye have not power to slay me, therefore I finish my message.

108 Yea, and I perceive that it cuts you to your hearts, because I tell you the truth concerning your iniquities: yea, and my words fill you with wonder and amazement, and with anger.

109 But I finish my message; and then it matters not whither I go, if it be so that I am saved.

110 But this much I tell you: What you do with me, after this, shall be as a type and a shadow of things which are to come.

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