21 And it came to pass that after this manner of language did I persuade my brethren, that they might be faithful in keeping the commandments of God.
7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.