“Spotless at His Judgment–seat”

Brant Gardner

Verses 7-9 are parallel statements of the different groups of people with whom Nephi’s text is concerned. These three verses are capped with verse 10 which is a collective statement covering the individual mentions of the specific groups.

Nephi begins, logically, with his own people, those over whom he has been the leader since their separation from the Lamanites. The speech partially recorded in chapter 32 indicated a sadness Nephi had on account of his people. His final testimony, however, emphasizes the positive side - he expects that he “shall meet many souls spotless” at the judgement seat. In spite of those who are not going to be able to follow the Lord, Nephi yet can rejoice in those who will.

Multidimensional Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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