Chapter 20 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Joseph, the father of Joseph, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I speak a few words unto you, Joseph: 2 For thou also art under no condemnation, and thy calling is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church. 3 And this is thy duty from henceforth and forever. Amen.
Chapter 21 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Joseph (K.,) given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I manifest unto you by these words, that you must take up your cross, in the which you must pray vocally before the world, as well as 45 in secret, and in your family, and among your friends, and in all places….
Chapter 22 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes1 A Revelation to Joseph given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold there shall be a record kept among you, and in it thou shalt be called a seer, a translator, a prophet, an apostle of Jesus Christ, an elder of the church through the will of God the Father, and the grace of our…
Chapter 23 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute47 1 A Commandment unto the church of Christ, which was established in these last days, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty; Given in Fayette, New-York, April, 1830, in consequence of some desiring to unite with the church without re-baptism, who had previously been baptized. Behold I say unto you,…
Chapter 24 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 8 minutes1 The Articles and Covenants of the church of Christ, given in Fayette, New-York, June, 1830; The rise of the church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in the flesh; 48 2 It being regularly organized and established…
Chapter 25 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutes1 A Revelation to Joseph, and also to Oliver, given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1830. Behold thou wast called and chosen to write the book of Mormon; 2 And I have lifted thee up out of thine afflictions, and have counseled thee, that thou hast been delivered from all thine enemies, and thou hast been delivered…
Chapter 26 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes58 1 A Revelation to Emma, given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1830. Emma, my daughter in Zion, a revelation I give unto you, concerning my will: 2 Behold thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called. 3 Murmur not because of the things which thou hast not seen, for…
Chapter 27 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Joseph, Oliver and John, given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1830. Behold, I say unto you, that you shall let your time be devoted to the studying of the scriptures, and to preaching, and to confirming the church at Colesville; 2 And to performing your labors on the land, such as is required,…
Chapter 28 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute60 1 A Commandment to the church of Christ, given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, September 4, 1830, Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Lord, your God and your Redeemer, whose word is quick and powerful. 2 For behold I say unto you, that it mattereth not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink,…
Chapter 29 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 6 minutes61 1 A Revelation to the church of Christ, given in the presence of six elders, in Fayette, New-York, September, 1830. Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I AM, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins; 2 Who will gather his people even as a hen gathereth her chickens…