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3 Nephi 15


Chapter 15

Jesus announces that the law of Moses is fulfilled in Him—The Nephites are the other sheep of whom He spoke in Jerusalem—Because of iniquity, the Lord’s people in Jerusalem do not know of the scattered sheep of Israel. About A.D. 34.

And now it came to pass that when Jesus had ended these sayings he cast his eyes round about on the multitude, and said unto them: Behold, ye have heard the things which I taught before I ascended to my Father; therefore, whoso remembereth these sayings of mine and doeth them, him will I raise up at the last day.

And it came to pass that when Jesus had said these words he perceived that there were some among them who marveled, and wondered what he would concerning the law of Moses; for they understood not the saying that old things had passed away, and that all things had become new.

And he said unto them: Marvel not that I said unto you that old things had passed away, and that all things had become new.

Behold, I say unto you that the law is fulfilled that was given unto Moses.

Behold, I am he that gave the law, and I am he who covenanted with my people Israel; therefore, the law in me is fulfilled, for I have come to fulfil the law; therefore it hath an end.

Behold, I do not destroy the prophets, for as many as have not been fulfilled in me, verily I say unto you, shall all be fulfilled.

And because I said unto you that old things have passed away, I do not destroy that which hath been spoken concerning things which are to come.

For behold, the covenant which I have made with my people is not all fulfilled; but the law which was given unto Moses hath an end in me.

Behold, I am the law, and the light. Look unto me, and endure to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the end will I give eternal life.

10 Behold, I have given unto you the commandments; therefore keep my commandments. And this is the law and the prophets, for they truly testified of me.

11 And now it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words, he said unto those twelve whom he had chosen:

12 Ye are my disciples; and ye are a light unto this people, who are a remnant of the house of Joseph.

13 And behold, this is the land of your inheritance; and the Father hath given it unto you.

14 And not at any time hath the Father given me commandment that I should tell it unto your brethren at Jerusalem.

15 Neither at any time hath the Father given me commandment that I should tell unto them concerning the other tribes of the house of Israel, whom the Father hath led away out of the land.

16 This much did the Father command me, that I should tell unto them:

17 That other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

18 And now, because of stiffneckedness and unbelief they understood not my word; therefore I was commanded to say no more of the Father concerning this thing unto them.

19 But, verily, I say unto you that the Father hath commanded me, and I tell it unto you, that ye were separated from among them because of their iniquity; therefore it is because of their iniquity that they know not of you.

20 And verily, I say unto you again that the other tribes hath the Father separated from them; and it is because of their iniquity that they know not of them.

21 And verily I say unto you, that ye are they of whom I said: Other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

22 And they understood me not, for they supposed it had been the Gentiles; for they understood not that the Gentiles should be converted through their preaching.

23 And they understood me not that I said they shall hear my voice; and they understood me not that the Gentiles should not at any time hear my voice—that I should not manifest myself unto them save it were by the Holy Ghost.

24 But behold, ye have both heard my voice, and seen me; and ye are my sheep, and ye are numbered among those whom the Father hath given me.

      • B.C. (noun)

        Before the birth of Christ.

      • as many as (adjective phrase)

        All; each of.

      • ascend, ascend up (verb)

        To rise; to go or come up.

      • away (adverb)

        Out of existence.

      • because of (conjunction)

        By reason of; through.

      • behold (interjection, archaic)

        Look! See! In fact.

      • brother, brethren (noun)

        Peer; neighbor; relative; kinsman.

      • cast one’s eyes (verb phrase)

        Look; direct one’s eyes.

      • chosen (adjective)

        Selected by God to serve in a certain way or to receive certain blessings.

      • it came to pass (verb phrase)

        It happened; it took place.

      • command (verb)

        To give a law, order, or binding instruction.

      • commandment (noun)

        Law; order; binding instruction (especially from God).

      • commandment (noun)

        Law; order; binding instruction (especially from God).

      • concerning (preposition)

        About.

      • covenant (noun)

        A promise God makes to a person or group if they will obey Him.

      • covenant (verb)

        To make a solemn promise or treaty with someone. Covenants generally involve commitments on both sides.

      • did, didst (verb, archaic)

        A term used before verbs to make them past tense.

      • twelve disciples, twelve ministers (proper noun)

        One of twelve leaders chosen by Jesus Christ to guide His Church in ancient America.

      • doth, doeth (verb, archaic)

        Does.

      • endure to the end (verb phrase)

        Remain faithful until the end of one’s life.

      • Father (proper noun)

        God the Father. He created all life and is the Father of our spirits. He rules all things and is just, righteous, merciful, and loving. He is the father of Jesus Christ.

      • for behold (conjunction)

        Therefore; so you see.

      • for (conjunction)

        Because.

      • Gentile (proper noun)

        Member of a nation or tribe other than Israel.

      • hath (verb, archaic)

        Has.

      • Holy Ghost (proper noun)

        The Holy Ghost, also known as the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of the Lord. He is a divine spirit, one in purpose with God the Father and Jesus Christ. He speaks to our hearts and testifies of truth.

      • house (noun)

        Nation; tribe; family.

      • land or place of one’s inheritance (noun phrase)

        A land or place one has received from God or from one’s ancestors.

      • iniquity (noun)

        Wickedness; evil.

      • Jerusalem (proper noun)

        Capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah, located in modern Israel; site of key events of the Bible.

      • Jesus (proper noun)

        Personal name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The name means “Savior.”

      • Joseph (proper noun)

        Prophet who was the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel, as recounted in the first part of the BIble

      • keep (verb)

        To follow; to obey; to live according to.

      • law (noun)

        The law of Moses, which the people of Israel were required to live before the coming of Jesus Christ in mortality. It included animal sacrifices that symbolized the Atonement of Christ.

      • law of Moses (proper noun)

        Law given by God through Moses to the people of Israel. It included instructions on worship, personal righteousness, family and community relationships, care for the poor, and other subjects. Some parts of the law of Moses, such as animal sacrifice, were to be practiced only until the death of Jesus Christ.

      • eternal life (noun)

        A state of immortality and joy; the kind of life that God lives.

      • look to (verb phrase)

        To rely on; to go to for help.

      • Lord (noun)

        A term of respect for God the Father or Jesus Christ.

      • manifest (verb)

        To appear; to show.

      • marvel (verb)

        To be filled with wonder and surprise.

      • Moses (proper noun)

        Prophet who led the children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt to the land of Israel, as recounted in the first part of the Bible.

      • multitude (noun)

        Crowd.

      • mine (pronoun, archaic)

        My.

      • other tribes of the house of Israel, lost tribes (proper noun)

        >Descendants of Jacob (also called Israel), God’s ancient covenant people, as described in the Bible. Jacob’ descendants included the Jews and Nephites but also other tribes that were scattered and lost to history.

      • preach (verb)

        To give a public speech on principles of faith or on how to live a righteous life.

      • remnant (noun)

        Those left when members of a group of people die or disappear.

      • round about (adverb)

        Around.

      • save it were (adverb phrase)

        Except for.

      • shall, should (verb)

        Will, would.

      • shall, should (verb)

        Will, would.

      • should (verb)

        May; must; ought to.

      • stiffneckedness (noun)

        Stubbornness; pride; obstinacy.

      • suppose (verb)

        To believe.

      • testify (verb)

        To state that something is true.

      • that (conjunction)

        Who.

      • therefore (adverb)

        For this reason.

      • therefore (adverb)

        Now; so.

      • through (preposition)

        By means of; because of.

      • unbelief (noun)

        Absence or lack of belief or faith.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • unto (preposition)

        For; to.

      • verily (adverb)

        Truly.

      • whoso (pronoun)

        Anyone that; whoever; whosoever.

      • would (verb)

        Desire; hope; wish.

      • word (noun)

        Message; teachings.

      • ye (pronoun, archaic)

        You.