Unit 50

unto

23 occurrences in 18 verses

Alma 8:8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32

Alma 8:8

And it came to pass that when Alma had come to the city of Ammonihah

he began to preach the word of God unto them.

Alma 8:9

Now Satan had gotten great hold

upon the hearts of the people of the city of Ammonihah;

therefore they would not hearken unto the words of Alma.

Alma 8:10

Nevertheless Alma labored much in the spirit,

wrestling with God in mighty prayer,

that he would pour out his Spirit upon the people who were in the city;

that he would also grant that he might baptize them unto repentance.

Alma 8:11

Nevertheless, they hardened their hearts, saying unto him:

Behold, we know that thou art Alma;

and we know that thou art high priest over the church

which thou hast established in many parts of the land, according to your tradition;

and we are not of thy church,

and we do not believe in such foolish traditions.

Alma 8:12

And now we know that because we are not of thy church

we know that thou hast no power over us;

and thou hast delivered up the judgment-seat unto Nephihah;

therefore thou art not the chief judge over us.

Alma 8:14

And it came to pass that while he was journeying thither,

being weighed down with sorrow,

wading through much tribulation and anguish of soul,

because of the wickedness of the people who were in the city of Ammonihah,

it came to pass while Alma was thus weighed down with sorrow,

behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto him, saying:

Alma 8:15

Blessed art thou, Alma;

therefore, lift up thy head and rejoice,

for thou hast great cause to rejoice;

for thou hast been faithful in keeping the commandments of God

from the time which thou receivedst thy first message from him.

Behold, I am he that delivered it unto you.

Alma 8:16

And behold, I am sent to command thee

that thou return to the city of Ammonihah,

and preach again unto the people of the city;

yea, preach unto them.

Yea, say unto them,

except they repent the Lord God will destroy them.

Alma 8:17

For behold, they do study at this time

that they may destroy the liberty of thy people,

(for thus saith the Lord)

which is contrary to the statutes, and judgments, and commandments

which he has given unto his people.

Alma 8:20

And the man said unto him:

I am a Nephite, and I know that thou art a holy prophet of God,

for thou art the man whom an angel said in a vision:

Thou shalt receive.

Therefore, go with me into my house

and I will impart unto thee of my food;

and I know that thou wilt be a blessing unto me and my house.

Alma 8:22

And it came to pass that Alma ate bread and was filled;

and he blessed Amulek and his house, and he gave thanks unto God.

Alma 8:23

And after he had eaten and was filled he said unto Amulek:

I am Alma, and am the high priest over the church of God throughout the land.

Alma 8:25

But behold, I have been commanded

that I should turn again and prophesy unto this people,

yea, and to testify against them concerning their iniquities.

Alma 8:27

And Alma tarried many days with Amulek

before he began to preach unto the people.

Alma 8:29

And the word came to Alma, saying: Go;

and also say unto my servant Amulek,

go forth and prophesy unto this people, saying —

Repent ye,

for thus saith the Lord,

except ye repent I will visit this people in mine anger;

yea, and I will not turn my fierce anger away.

Alma 8:30

And Alma went forth, and also Amulek, among the people,

to declare the words of God unto them;

and they were filled with the Holy Ghost.

Alma 8:31

And they had power given unto them,

insomuch that they could not be confined in dungeons;

neither was it possible that any man could slay them;

nevertheless they did not exercise their power

until they were bound in bands and cast into prison.

Now, this was done that the Lord might show forth his power in them.

Alma 8:32

And it came to pass that they went forth

and began to preach and to prophesy unto the people,

according to the spirit and power which the Lord had given them.