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The Section Explorer is the heart of the Doctrine and Covenants Project, designed to make Restoration scripture accessible, searchable, and available to all. This feature allows users to navigate our growing library of sections from various versions of the Doctrine and Covenants, providing a unique opportunity to explore the words that have shaped the Latter Day Saint movement.

Whether you’re studying the text as scripture, seeking historical understanding, or simply curious about the similarities and differences between versions, the Section Explorer offers a straightforward and powerful tool for discovery. Each section is presented in its original wording from multiple editions, such as the Community of Christ’s version and earlier editions like the 1833 Book of Commandments.

Section 22 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 6 minutesRevelation given to Joseph Smith, Jr., at Colesville, New York, in June 1830, but was not included in the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. It was first printed in “Times and Seasons” (4:71) and has been included in the Doctrine and Covenants since the Cincinnati edition of 1864. It was specifically approved by…

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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 21 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis section is a composite of five revelations given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at Manchester, New York, April 1830, and addressed to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sr., and Joseph Knight, Sr. They were given in answer to the prayers of these brethren concerning their relation to the work of the…

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Section 20 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., prophet and seer to the church, April 1830, at Manchester, New York. This instruction came in answer to Joseph Smith’s inquiry concerning the status of those who desired to unite with the church and who had already been baptized. 1 A. Behold, I say unto you, that all old…

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Section 19 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, on the day the church was organized, April 6, 1830, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York, before or, possibly, during the organization meeting, and is addressed to both Joseph and the church. It refers to the organization in the past tense and gives instruction concerning the ordination…

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Section 18 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., to Martin Harris, March 1830, at Manchester, New York. 1 A. I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea, even I am He, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world: B. I having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the…

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Section 17 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 9 minutesThis section is a compilation of instructions received from time to time in connection with the organization of the church. The “Book of Commandments” describes the section as “the Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ, given in Fayette, New York, June, 1830,” but that part of the instruction which set the date for…

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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 174 (The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the church works to move forward in its ministry to the people and in the outreach to the world, there are several calls to the priesthood of the church that need to be considered and acted upon. The Spirit is always working with those in charge of the church in various capacities to make…

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Section 173 (The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis message was given to me during the afternoon before the assembly and read during the Solemn Assembly, October 22, 2023. I was concerned about whether there would be any guidance given to the church for the assembly. While reviewing the order of worship, I was given these words. I sensed that God was giving…

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