In the 1981 edition of the Book of Mormon the word light in verse 14 was changed to life. Why?

Thomas R. Valletta

“During the preparation of the 1981 edition, it was brought to the attention of the Brethren that even though all printed editions of the Book of Mormon to this time had read light, the printer’s manuscript, from which the type was set for the first edition of the Book of Mormon, clearly said life. The Scriptures Publications Committee … unanimously agreed that … since the manuscript read life, the correction should be made. An examination of the context also justifies this correction, for they who believe will become the sons and daughters of Christ. They are thus spiritually begotten by him and are given eternal life” (Matthews, “Mission of Jesus Christ,” 25).

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