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 32 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson, given October 1830 1 And now concerning my servant Parley P. Pratt, behold I say unto him, that as I live I will that he shall declare my gospel and learn of me, and be meek and lowly of heart; and that which I have appointed unto…
Section 31 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation to Thomas B. Marsh, given September, 1830 1 Thomas, my son, blessed are you because of your faith in my work. Behold you have had many afflictions because of your family: nevertheless, I will bless you, and your family; yea, you’re little ones, and the day cometh that they will believe and know the…
Section 30 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr and John Whitmer, given September, 1830 1 Behold I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength as you ought: but your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your…
Section 29 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 6 minutesRevelation given in the presence of six elders, in Fayette, New York, September, 1830 1 Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I AM, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins; Who will gather his people even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, even as many…
Section 28 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given to Oliver Cowdery September, 1830 1 Behold I say unto thee, Oliver, that it shall be given unto thee, that thou shalt be heard by the church, in all things whatsoever thou shalt teach them by the Comforter, concerning the revelations and commandments which I have given. 2 But behold, verily, verily I…
Section 27 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 3 minutesRevelation given September, 1830 1 Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Lord, you’re God and your Redeemer, whose word is quick and powerful. For behold I say unto you, that it mattereth not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, when ye partake of the sacrament, if it so be that…
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,…
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 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 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…