Section 17 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation to Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris, June, 1829, given previous to their viewing the plates containing the book of Mormon. 1 Behold I say unto you, that you must rely upon my word, which if you do, with full purpose of heart, you shall have a view of the plates, and also…
Section 18 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation to Joseph Smith jr., Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer, making known the calling of the twelve apostles in these last days, and also, instructions relative to building up the church of Christ, according to the fullness of the gospel: Given in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. 1 NOW behold, because of the thing which…
Section 19 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation to Joseph Smith jr., Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer, making known the calling of the twelve apostles in these last days, and also, instructions relative to building up the church of Christ, according to the fullness of the gospel: Given in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. 1 NOW behold, because of the thing which…
Section 20 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 9 minutesRevelation on Church Organisation and Government, Given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, April, 1830. 1 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 Saviour Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to…
Section 21 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation to Joseph Smith, Jr. given April 6, 1830. 1 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 Lord…
Section 22 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to the church of Christ, which was established in these last days, in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and thirty. Given April 1830, in consequence of some desiring to unite with the church without re-baptism, who had previously been baptized. 1 Behold I say unto you, that all old covenants…
Section 23 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H Smith, Joseph Smith Sen. And Joseph Knight. Given April, 1830 1 Behold, I speak unto you, Oliver, a few words. Behold, thou art blessed, and art under no condemnation. But beware of pride, lest thou shouldest enter into temptation. Make known thy calling unto the church, and…
Section 24 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given to Joseph Smith jr. and Oliver Cowdery, July, 1830 1 Behold thou wast called and chosen to write the book of Mormon, and to my ministry; 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…
Section 25 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given July, 1830 1 Hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God; while I speak unto you, EMMA Smith, my daughter, for verily I say unto you, all those who receive my gospel are sons and daughters in my kingdom. A revelation I give unto you concerning my will: and if thou art…
Section 26 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to Joseph Smith, Jr. Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer, given July 1830 1 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; and to performing your labours on the land, such as is required,…