RLDS Verse Context
Inspired Version, 1908 Book of Mormon, DC 1-144
2 Nephi 4:50 - 2 Nephi 5:9
50 And if my people desire to know the more particular part of the history of my people, they must search mine other plates.
51 And it sufficeth me to say, that forty years had passed away, and we had already had wars and contentions with our brethren.
2 Nephi 5
1 The word of Jacob, the brother of Nephi, which he spake unto the people of Nephi.
2 Behold, my beloved brethren, I, Jacob, having been called of God, and ordained after the manner of his holy order,
3 And having been consecrated by my brother, Nephi, unto whom ye look as a king or a protector, and on whom ye depend for safety,
4 Behold, ye know that I have spoken unto you exceeding many things;
5 Nevertheless, I speak unto you again; for I am desirous for the welfare of your souls.
6 Yea, mine anxiety is great for you; and ye yourselves know that it ever has been.
7 For I have exhorted you with all diligence; and I have taught you the words of my father;
8 And I have spoken unto you concerning all things which are written from the creation of the world.
9 And now, behold, I would speak unto you concerning things which are, and which are to come;
51 And it sufficeth me to say, that forty years had passed away, and we had already had wars and contentions with our brethren.
2 Nephi 5
1 The word of Jacob, the brother of Nephi, which he spake unto the people of Nephi.
2 Behold, my beloved brethren, I, Jacob, having been called of God, and ordained after the manner of his holy order,
3 And having been consecrated by my brother, Nephi, unto whom ye look as a king or a protector, and on whom ye depend for safety,
4 Behold, ye know that I have spoken unto you exceeding many things;
5 Nevertheless, I speak unto you again; for I am desirous for the welfare of your souls.
6 Yea, mine anxiety is great for you; and ye yourselves know that it ever has been.
7 For I have exhorted you with all diligence; and I have taught you the words of my father;
8 And I have spoken unto you concerning all things which are written from the creation of the world.
9 And now, behold, I would speak unto you concerning things which are, and which are to come;