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3 Nephi 28:24-29 said:24 An now I, Mormon, make an end of speacking concerning these things for a time. 25 Behold, I was about to write the names of those who were never to taste of death, but the Lord forbade; therefore I write them not, for they are hid from the world. 26 But behold, I have seen them, and they have ministered unto me. 27 And Behold they will be among the Gentiles, and the Gentiles shall know them not. 28 They will also be among the Jews, and the Jews shall know them not. 29 And it shall come to pass, when the Lord seeth fit in his wisdom that they shall minister unto all the scattered tribes of Israel, and unto all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, and shall bring out of them unto Jesus many souls, that their desire may be fulfilled, and also because of the convincing power of God which is in them.
Am I understanding this correctly? It appears that there are people among us today that have been living since the days of Mormon. It seems these people are wandering the earth waiting for a special time when they will minister to all people and many souls will be brought to Jesus.
What is the significance of this verse? Is it supposed to give us hope? Is it supposed to add intrigue and mystery to the Mormon faith? Is it supposed to encourage us to be on our best behavior because these souls are among us? That does make sense because the Lord did forbid Mormon from giving away their names.
Anybody have any thoughts on this? It is very interesting indeed.