<div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1200000">Book of Mormon</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1202580">Alma</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1203475">Chapter 30</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1203498">Verse 23</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1203497">&laquo; Previous Verse</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1203499">Next Verse &raquo;</a></span></div></div><p><em>Original Chapter 16. Comprising chapter 30 to 35 inclusive.</em></p><p>Now the high priest's name was Giddonah.  And Korihor said unto him: Because I do not teach the foolish traditions of your fathers, and because I do not teach this people to bind themselves down under the foolish ordinances and performances which are laid down by ancient priests, to usurp power and authority over them, to keep them in ignorance, that they may not lift up their heads, but be brought down according to thy words.</p><div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1200000">Book of Mormon</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1202580">Alma</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1203475">Chapter 30</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1203498">Verse 23</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1203497">&laquo; Previous Verse</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1203499">Next Verse &raquo;</a></span></div></div><div class="lds_official">[<a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/alma/30/23">View Alma Chapter 30 Verse 23 at the Official LDS Website</a>]</div>