AlmaChapter40

Now my son, here is somewhat more I would say unto thee; for I perceive that thy mind is worried concerning the resurrection of the dead.

Now, my son, there is something more I want to say to you, because I can see that your mind is worried about the resurrection of the dead.

Behold, I say unto you, that there is no resurrection—or, I would say, in other words, that this mortal does not put on immortality, this corruption does not put on incorruption—until after the coming of Christ.

I tell you that there is no resurrection — or, in other words, this mortal does not put on immortality, and this corruption does not put on incorruption — until after the coming of Christ.

Behold, he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead. But behold, my son, the resurrection is not yet. Now, I unfold unto you a mystery; nevertheless, there are many mysteries which are kept, that no one knoweth them save God himself. But I show unto you one thing which I have inquired diligently of God that I might know—that is concerning the resurrection.

He is the one who brings to pass the resurrection of the dead. But, my son, the resurrection has not yet come. Now I am going to unfold a mystery to you; yet there are many mysteries that are kept, which no one knows except God himself. But I will show you one thing that I have diligently asked God to let me know: it concerns the resurrection.

Behold, there is a time appointed that all shall come forth from the dead. Now when this time cometh no one knows; but God knoweth the time which is appointed.

There is a time appointed when everyone will come forth from the dead. No one knows when this time will come; but God knows the time that is appointed.

Now, whether there shall be one time, or a second time, or a third time, that men shall come forth from the dead, it mattereth not; for God knoweth all these things; and it sufficeth me to know that this is the case—that there is a time appointed that all shall rise from the dead.

Whether there will be one time, or a second time, or a third time when people come forth from the dead, it does not matter; God knows all these things. It is enough for me to know that this is the case: that there is a time appointed when all will rise from the dead.

Now there must needs be a space betwixt the time of death and the time of the resurrection.

Now there must be a space between the time of death and the time of the resurrection.

And now I would inquire what becometh of the souls of men from this time of death to the time appointed for the resurrection?

And now I ask: what becomes of people's souls from this time of death until the time appointed for the resurrection?

Now whether there is more than one time appointed for men to rise it mattereth not; for all do not die at once, and this mattereth not; all is as one day with God, and time only is measured unto men.

Whether there is more than one time appointed for people to rise does not matter, for all do not die at once, and this does not matter. All is as one day with God, and time is measured only to human beings.

Therefore, there is a time appointed unto men that they shall rise from the dead; and there is a space between the time of death and the resurrection. And now, concerning this space of time, what becometh of the souls of men is the thing which I have inquired diligently of the Lord to know; and this is the thing of which I do know.

So there is a time appointed when people will rise from the dead, and there is a space between the time of death and the resurrection. Now, concerning this space of time: what becomes of people's souls is the thing I have diligently asked the Lord to know, and this is the thing I do know.

And when the time cometh when all shall rise, then shall they know that God knoweth all the times which are appointed unto man.

And when the time comes when everyone will rise, then they will know that God knows all the times that are appointed for humanity.

Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.

Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection: an angel has made known to me that the spirits of all people, as soon as they leave this mortal body, are taken home to that God who gave them life — yes, the spirits of all people, whether they are good or evil.

And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.

And then the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise: a state of rest, a state of peace, where they will rest from all their troubles, and from all care and sorrow.

And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of the wicked, yea, who are evil—for behold, they have no part nor portion of the Spirit of the Lord; for behold, they chose evil works rather than good; therefore the spirit of the devil did enter into them, and take possession of their house—and these shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, and this because of their own iniquity, being led captive by the will of the devil.

And then the spirits of the wicked, those who are evil: they have no part or portion of the Spirit of the Lord, because they chose evil works rather than good, and so the spirit of the devil entered into them and took possession of their house. These will be cast out into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth; and this is because of their own sin, for they are led captive by the will of the devil.

Now this is the state of the souls of the wicked, yea, in darkness, and a state of awful, fearful looking for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God upon them; thus they remain in this state, as well as the righteous in paradise, until the time of their resurrection.

Now this is the state of the souls of the wicked: in darkness, in a state of awful, fearful waiting for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God to fall on them. They remain in this state, as the righteous remain in paradise, until the time of their resurrection.

Now, there are some that have understood that this state of happiness and this state of misery of the soul, before the resurrection, was a first resurrection. Yea, I admit it may be termed a resurrection, the raising of the spirit or the soul and their consignation to happiness or misery, according to the words which have been spoken.

Now, some have understood this state of happiness and this state of misery of the soul before the resurrection to be a first resurrection. Yes, I admit it may be called a resurrection: the raising of the spirit or the soul, and its being consigned to happiness or misery, according to the words that have been spoken.

And behold, again it hath been spoken, that there is a first resurrection, a resurrection of all those who have been, or who are, or who shall be, down to the resurrection of Christ from the dead.

And again, it has been said that there is a first resurrection, a resurrection of all who have been, or who are, or who will be, down to the resurrection of Christ from the dead.

Now, we do not suppose that this first resurrection, which is spoken of in this manner, can be the resurrection of the souls and their consignation to happiness or misery. Ye cannot suppose that this is what it meaneth.

Now, we do not think that this first resurrection, spoken of in this way, can be the resurrection of the souls and their being consigned to happiness or misery. You cannot think that this is what it means.

Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but it meaneth the reuniting of the soul with the body, of those from the days of Adam down to the resurrection of Christ.

I tell you, No. It means the reuniting of the soul with the body, for those who lived from the days of Adam down to the resurrection of Christ.

Now, whether the souls and the bodies of those of whom has been spoken shall all be reunited at once, the wicked as well as the righteous, I do not say; let it suffice; that I say that they all come forth; or in other words, their resurrection cometh to pass before the resurrection of those who die after the resurrection of Christ.

Now, whether the souls and the bodies of those who have been spoken of will all be reunited at once, the wicked as well as the righteous, I do not say. Let it be enough that I say they all come forth; or, in other words, that their resurrection comes to pass before the resurrection of those who die after the resurrection of Christ.

Now, my son, I do not say that their resurrection cometh at the resurrection of Christ; but behold, I give it as my opinion, that the souls and the bodies are reunited, of the righteous, at the resurrection of Christ, and his ascension into heaven.

Now, my son, I do not say that their resurrection comes at the resurrection of Christ; but I give it as my opinion that the souls and the bodies of the righteous are reunited at the resurrection of Christ, and his ascension into heaven.

But whether it be at his resurrection or after, I do not say; but this much I say, that there is a space between death and the resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or in misery until the time which is appointed of God that the dead shall come forth, and be reunited, both soul and body, and be brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their works.

But whether it is at his resurrection or after, I do not say. This much I do say: there is a space between death and the resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or in misery, until the time appointed by God when the dead will come forth and be reunited, both soul and body, and be brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their works.

Yea, this bringeth about the restoration of those things of which has been spoken by the mouths of the prophets.

Yes, this brings about the restoration of the things that have been spoken by the mouths of the prophets.

The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.

The soul will be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yes, every limb and joint will be restored to its body; yes, not even a hair of the head will be lost; but all things will be restored to their proper and perfect frame.

And now, my son, this is the restoration of which has been spoken by the mouths of the prophets—

And now, my son, this is the restoration that has been spoken of by the mouths of the prophets —

And then shall the righteous shine forth in the kingdom of God.

and then the righteous will shine forth in the kingdom of God.

But behold, an awful death cometh upon the wicked; for they die as to things pertaining to things of righteousness; for they are unclean, and no unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of God; but they are cast out, and consigned to partake of the fruits of their labors or their works, which have been evil; and they drink the dregs of a bitter cup.

But an awful death comes upon the wicked, for they die as to the things of righteousness. They are unclean, and no unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of God; so they are cast out, and consigned to partake of the fruits of their labors, or their works, which have been evil; and they drink the dregs of a bitter cup.