Graphic Novel · Scene 16 of 24

Nephi prays with an open, receptive posture beside a rock.
Artwork is an interpretation of the Book of Mormon. Text is quoted from the archived English witness, not the People’s Open Bible. Literary narrative portrayal; visual details are interpretive, not archaeological evidence.

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    1 Nephi 2:16

    A softened heart

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    16And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers.

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