1833 Book of Commandments

The 1833 Book of Commandments is a foundational scripture of the Latter Day Saint movement, containing a collection of revelations given to Joseph Smith, the movement’s founder, from 1828 to 1831. These revelations outline early doctrines, governance principles, and commandments for the nascent church. Published in Independence, Missouri, by W. W. Phelps, the book was intended to provide guidance to church members. However, mob violence disrupted the printing, and only a limited number of copies were salvaged, making it a rare and historically significant artifact. Many of these revelations were later revised and expanded in the Doctrine and Covenants, a subsequent compilation of scripture.

Chapter 10 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: 3 minutes28 1 A Revelation given to Hyrum, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829. A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men: behold I am God and give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow:…

Chapter 11 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: < 1 minute31 1 A Revelation given to Joseph (K.,) in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829, informing him how he must do, to be worthy to assist in the work of the Lord. A Great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men: behold I am God, and give heed to my word, which…

Chapter 12 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: 2 minutes32 1 A Revelation given to David, in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. A Great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto the children of men: behold I am God, and give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing of both joints and marrow:…

Chapter 13 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation given to John, in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. Hearken my servant John, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer, for behold I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth, and I will tell you that which no…

Chapter 14 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: < 1 minute34 1 A Revelation given to Peter, in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. Hearken my servant Peter, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer, for behold I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth, and I will tell you that which…

Chapter 15 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: 4 minutes1 A Revelation to Joseph, Oliver and David, making known the calling of twelve disciples in these last days, and also instructions relative to building up the church of Christ, according to the fulness of the gospel: Given in Fayette, New-York, June, 1829. Now behold, because of the thing which you have desired to know of…

Chapter 16 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: 4 minutes1 A commandment of God and not of man to you, Martin, given (Manchester, New York, March, 1830,) by him who is eternal: Yea, even I, I am he, the beginning and the end: Yea, Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord, the Redeemer of the world: 2 I having accomplished and finished the will of him…

Chapter 17 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Oliver, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I speak unto you, Oliver, a few words. 2 Behold thou art blessed, and art under no condemnation. 3 But beware of pride, lest thou shouldst enter into temptation. 4 Make known thy calling unto the church, and also before the world; and…

Chapter 18 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Hyrum, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I speak unto you Hyrum, a few words: 2 For thou art under no condemnation, and thy heart is opened, and thy tongue loosed; 3 And thy calling is to exhortation and to strengthen the church continually. 4 Wherefore thy duty is unto…

Chapter 19 (1833 Book of Commandments)

Reading Time: < 1 minute44 1 A Revelation to Samuel, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6,1830. Behold I speak a few words unto you, Samuel: 2 For thou also art under no condemnation, and to strengthen the church. 3 And thou art not as yet called to preach before the world. Amen.

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