59 And now, Jacob, I speak unto you: Thou art my first born in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness.
60 And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren.
61 Nevertheless, Jacob, my first born in the wilderness, thou knowest the greatness of God; and he shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain.
62 Wherefore thy soul shall be blessed, and thou shalt dwell safely with thy brother Nephi; and thy days shall be spent in the service of thy God.
63 Wherefore, I know that thou art redeemed, because of the righteousness of thy Redeemer: for thou hast beheld, that in the fullness of time, he cometh to bring salvation unto men.
64 And thou hast beheld in thy youth his glory; wherefore, thou art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh:
65 For the Spirit is the same, yesterday, to-day, and for ever.
66 And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free.
67 And men are instructed sufficiently, that they know good from evil.
68 And the law is given unto men.
69 And by the law, no flesh is justified, or, by the law, men are cut off.
