2 And it came to pass that he began to preach among the people, and to declare unto them that there should be no Christ.
3 And he preached many things which were flattering unto the people; and this he did that he might overthrow the doctrine of Christ.
4 And he labored diligently that he might lead away the hearts of the people, insomuch that he did lead away many hearts;
5 And he knowing that I, Jacob, had faith in Christ who should come, he sought much opportunity that he might come unto me.
6 And he was learned, that he had a perfect knowledge of the language of the people; wherefore, he could use much flattery, and much power of speech, according to the power of the devil.
7 And he had hope to shake me from the faith, notwithstanding the many revelations, and the many things which I had seen concerning these things; for I truly had seen angels, and they had ministered unto me.
8 And also, I had heard the voice of the Lord speaking unto me in very word, from time to time; wherefore, I could not be shaken.
9 And it came to pass that he came unto me; and on this wise did he speak unto me, saying: Brother Jacob, I have sought much opportunity that I might speak unto you: for I have heard and also know, that thou goest about much, preaching that which ye call the gospel, or the doctrine of Christ;
10 And ye have led away much of this people, that they pervert the right way of God, and keep not the law of Moses, which is the right way; and convert the law of Moses into the worship of a being, which ye say shall come many hundred years hence.
11 And now, behold, I, Sherem, declare unto you, that this is blasphemy; for no man knoweth of such things: for he can not tell of things to come.
12 And after this manner did Sherem contend against me.
