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Section 23 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., July 1830, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. It is addressed to Joseph and Oliver, who were in need of reassurance because of the persecution to which they had been subjected after the publication of the Book of Mormon and the organization of the church. 1 A. Behold, thou wast called and…

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Section 1 (Modern Language Abridged)

Reading Time: 2 minutesListen Up, Everyone!God, the one who rules from above and sees everything, is speaking. Pay attention, no matter where you are—whether nearby, far away, or on some distant island. Nobody can escape His voice. One day, every eye will see, every ear will hear, and every heart will feel His truth. A Warning for AllFor…

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Section 16 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesAlthough Martin Harris is not mentioned in this revelation given in June 1829, at Fayette, he joined Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer in selecting the first apostles in the Quorum of Twelve in the Restoration. The selection was made at Kirtland, February 14, 1835. Those chosen were ordained under the hands of Oliver, David, and…

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Section 5 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris in Harmony, Pennsylvania, March 1829. It was called forth by Martin’s insistent desire to know whether Joseph has the records of the Nephites in his possession. 1 A. Behold, I say unto you, that as my servant Martin Harris has desired a witness at my hand, that you,…

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Section 3 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 7 minutesAfter the loss of that portion of the Book of Mormon manuscript, which had been translated before July 1828, the mind of Joseph was “darkened” (D. and C. 3:1b). After humbling himself, Joseph was again enlightened, and was permitted to resume this work. Instruction received in this connection is recorded in the following revelation, which…

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