1Behold, now it came to pass that soon after Moroni had sent his

2I, Pahoran, who am the chief governor of this land, do send these

3But behold, there are those who do joy in your afflictions, yea,

4And it is those who have sought to take away the judgment-seat

5And behold, they have driven me out before them, and I have fled

6And behold, I have sent a proclamation throughout this part of the

7And they have come unto us, insomuch that those who have risen up

8They have got possession of the land, or the city, of Zarahemla;

9And now, in your epistle you have censured me, but it mattereth

10And now, behold, we will resist wickedness even unto bloodshed.

11We would not shed the blood of our brethren if they would not

12We would subject ourselves to the yoke of bondage if it were

13But behold he doth not command us that we shall subject ourselves

14Therefore, my beloved brother, Moroni, let us resist evil, and

15Therefore, come unto me speedily with a few of your men, and

16Behold I have sent a few provisions unto them, that they may not

17Gather together whatsoever force ye can upon your march hither,

18And we will take possession of the city of Zarahemla, that we may

19And now, Moroni, I do joy in receiving your epistle, for I was

20But ye have said, except they repent the Lord hath commanded you

21See that ye strengthen Lehi and Teancum in the Lord; tell them to