>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/1?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0db01::c0db01) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Moroni, son of Mormon, writes from hiding after the final Nephite battles around A.D. 401–421, addressing future Lamanite descendants to preserve gospel knowledge amid widespread apostasy and persecution. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>Moroni is hiding alone because bad people kill anyone who loves Jesus. He writes important words about God to help others learn and be happy later. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>Moroni, having survived the Nephite destruction, wanders alone and chooses to write briefly for the benefit of future Lamanites despite the risk of death [[Moroni 1#1|v1-4]][[Moroni 1#2|]][[Moroni 1#3|]][[Moroni 1#4| — Moroni's purpose in writing]]. He explains that Lamanites put to death any remaining Nephites who refuse to deny Christ, yet he affirms his own unwavering testimony and refusal to deny the Savior [[Moroni 1#2|v2-3]][[Moroni 1#3| — Refusal to deny Christ]]. The chapter emphasizes themes of enduring persecution, faithful testimony, and recording truths to guide future generations away from past errors. > >#Gospel/Persecution #Gospel/Testimony #Gospel/EndureToTheEnd ###### 1 1 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; and I make not myself known to the Lamanites lest they should destroy me. ###### 2 2 For behold, their wars are exceedingly fierce among themselves; and because of their hatred they put to death every Nephite that will not deny the Christ. ###### 3 3 And I, Moroni, will not deny the Christ; wherefore, I wander whithersoever I can for the safety of mine own life. ###### 4 4 Wherefore, I write a few more things, contrary to that which I had supposed; for I had supposed not to have written any more; 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.