Before delivering the Sermon on the Mount on the eastern continent and his similar sermon to the Nephites, the Savior stated that what he was about to say pertained to those who were willing to believe in his words, "come down into the depths of humility and be baptized" so that they could "be visited with fire and with the Holy Ghost," and could "receive a remission of their sins." (3 Nephi 12:2. See also Matthew 5:3-4 of the Inspired Version.)
Unfortunately, this introductory statement does not appear in either the King James or the Catholic version of the Bible. Thus most Christians have a misconception as to the meaning of the Sermon on the Mount. They assume that this sermon was meant either for the whole world or for only the chosen disciples. However, the Book of Mormon and the Inspired Version of the Bible indicate that the major parts of this sermon were intended for all those who were willing to accept Christ and keep his commandments.