Unit 63

if there was no law given

3 occurrences in 3 verses

Alma 42:19, 20, 21

Alma 42:19

Now, if there was no law given — if a man murdered he should die —

would he be afraid he would die if he should murder?

Alma 42:20

And also, if there was no law given against sin

men would not be afraid to sin.

Alma 42:21

And if there was no law given, if men sinned

what could justice do, or mercy either,

for they would have no claim upon the creature?