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1 Nephi 3:129 - 1 Nephi 3:139


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129 And because of the pride of my seed, and the temptations of the devil, I beheld that the seed of my brethren did overpower the people of my seed.

130 And it came to pass that I beheld and saw the people of the seed of my brethren, that they had overcome my seed; and they went forth in multitudes upon the face of the land.

131 And I saw them gathered together in multitudes;

132 And I saw wars and rumors of wars among them; and in wars, and rumors of wars, I saw many generations pass away.

133 And the angel said unto me, Behold, these shall dwindle in unbelief.

134 And it came to pass that I beheld after they had dwindled in unbelief, they became a dark and loathsome, and a filthy people, full of idleness and all manner of abominations.

135 And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying, Look! And I looked and beheld many nations and kingdoms.

136 And the angel said unto me, What beholdest thou?

137 And I said, I behold many nations and kingdoms.

138 And he said unto me, These are the nations and kingdoms of the Gentiles.

139 And it came to pass that I saw among the nations of the Gentiles the foundation of a great church.

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