The comfort offered to the sons of Mosiah at this time is greatly needed. Although not evident from this narrative, we later learn from Ammon that this time was a time of dejection and depression among these missionaries, Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success (Alma 26:27).