Moroni 1

1:1a [1:1a]

Now I, Moroni, after having made an end of abridging the account of the people of Jared, I had supposed not to have written more, but I have not as yet perished;

1:1b [1:1b]

And I make not myself known to the Lamanites, lest they should destroy me.

1:2 [1:2]

For behold, their wars are exceeding fierce among themselves; and because of their hatred, they put to death every Nephite that will not deny the Christ.

1:3 [1:3]

And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; wherefore, I wander whithersoever I can for the safety of mine own life.

1:4a [1:4a]

Wherefore, I write a few more things, contrary to that which I had supposed; for I had supposed not to have written any more;

1:4b [1:4b]

But I write a few more things, that perhaps they may be of worth unto my brethren, the Lamanites, in some future day, according to the will of the Lord.