The Book of Mormon
In Plain English
Scripture translated into clear, modern language while preserving its original meaning and spiritual power. Read the ancient text as it was meant to be understood.
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1 Nephi
22 chapters·618 verses
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2 Nephi
33 chapters·779 verses
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Jacob
7 chapters·203 verses
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Enos
1 chapter·27 verses
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Jarom
1 chapter·15 verses
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Omni
1 chapter·30 verses
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Words of Mormon
1 chapter·18 verses
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Mosiah
29 chapters·785 verses
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Alma
63 chapters·1,974 verses
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Helaman
16 chapters·497 verses
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3 Nephi
30 chapters·785 verses
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4 Nephi
1 chapter·49 verses
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Mormon
9 chapters·227 verses
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Ether
15 chapters·433 verses
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Moroni
10 chapters·163 verses
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Frequently Asked Questions
How was this translated?
We used a mix of find-and-replace rules for common patterns (like thee→you) and AI for trickier passages that needed more context to sound natural. Every verse was checked to make sure the meaning wasn't changed.
Is it accurate to the original?
Yes. Nothing is added, removed, or changed in meaning. Only the old language is updated. You can view the original King James text alongside any verse to compare.
Who is this for?
Anyone who finds King James English hard to read: new readers, youth, people learning English, or anyone who just prefers modern language. You don't need to know what 'wherefore' means to understand the Book of Mormon.
Why was this created?
Our bishop challenged the young men to read the Book of Mormon by May. One night, driving home from hockey practice, I had my son read out loud to me. He's a smart kid, but reading old English isn't fun for anyone. He complained about never understanding what he reads (like we all do). Then another night he was reading with my wife and got to the part where Nephi kills Laban. He said "wait, what?? He did?!" I swear we've told him that story a hundred times. So I thought: maybe I can fix this. I used AI to convert the King James language into regular English, spent a lot of time tuning it for accuracy, and added an AI you can ask questions about any verse. Tap the lightbulb, ask whatever you're wondering, and it keeps a history so you can look back later.