Mosiah 28:1

Now it came to pass that after the sons of Mosiah had done all these things,

they took a small number with them and returned to their father, the king,

and desired of him that he would grant unto them

that they might, with these whom they had selected, go up to the land of Nephi

that they might preach the things which they had heard,

and that they might impart the word of God to their brethren, the Lamanites —

Mosiah 28:2

That perhaps they might bring them to the knowledge of the Lord their God,

and convince them of the iniquity of their fathers;

and that perhaps they might cure them of their hatred towards the Nephites,

that they might also be brought to rejoice in the Lord their God,

that they might become friendly to one another,

and that there should be no more contentions

in all the land which the Lord their God had given them.

Mosiah 28:3

Now they were desirous that salvation should be declared to every creature,

for they could not bear that any human soul should perish;

yea, even the very thoughts that any soul should endure endless torment

did cause them to quake and tremble.

Mosiah 28:4

And thus did the Spirit of the Lord work upon them,

for they were the very vilest of sinners.

And the Lord saw fit in his infinite mercy to spare them;

nevertheless they suffered much anguish of soul because of their iniquities,

suffering much and fearing that they should be cast off forever.

Mosiah 28:5

And it came to pass that they did plead with their father many days

that they might go up to the land of Nephi.

Mosiah 28:6

And king Mosiah went and inquired of the Lord

if he should let his sons go up among the Lamanites to preach the word.

Mosiah 28:7

And the Lord said unto Mosiah:

Let them go up, for many shall believe on their words,

and they shall have eternal life;

and I will deliver thy sons out of the hands of the Lamanites.

Mosiah 28:8

And it came to pass that Mosiah granted

that they might go and do according to their request.

Mosiah 28:9

And they took their journey into the wilderness

to go up to preach the word among the Lamanites;

and I shall give an account of their proceedings hereafter.