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.
Chapter 56 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Newel (K.,) and the church in Thompson, given in Kirtland, Ohio, June, 1831. Behold, thus saith the Lord, even Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, even he who was crucified for the sins of the world. 2 Behold, verily, verily I say unto you, my servant Newel, you shall stand…
Chapter 55 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Sidney (G.,) given in Kirtland, Ohio, June, 1831. Behold I say unto you, my servant Sidney, that I have heard your prayers, and you have called upon me, that it should be made known unto you, of the Lord your God, concerning your calling, and election in this church, which I the…
Chapter 54 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation to the elders of the church in Kirtland, Ohio, given June, 1831. Behold, thus saith the Lord unto the elders whom he hath called and chosen, in these last days, by the voice of his spirit, saying, I the Lord will make known unto you what I will that ye shall do from…
Chapter 53 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutesA Revelation to the elders of the church assembled at Kirtland, Ohio, May, 1831. Hearken, O ye elders of my church, and give ear to the voice of the living God; and attend to the words of wisdom which shall be given unto you, according as ye have asked and are agreed as touching the…
Chapter 52 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Revelation to Sidney, Parley, and Lemon, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Hearken unto my words, my servant Sidney, and Parley, and Lemon, for behold, verily I say unto you, that I give unto you a commandment, that you shall go and preach my gospel, which ye have received, even as ye have received…
Chapter 51 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to the bishop, and the church in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. It is necessary that ye should remain, for the present time, in your places of abode, as it shall be suitable to your circumstances; 2 And inasmuch as ye have lands, ye shall impart to the eastern brethren,; 3 And inasmuch as…
Chapter 50 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Revelation to Joseph and John, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Behold it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history, and assist you, my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you. 2 Again, verily I say unto you, that he can also…
Chapter 49 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Revelation to the church, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Hearken, O ye people of my church, for verily I say unto you, that these things were spoken unto you for your profit and learning; 2 But notwithstanding those things which are written, it always has been given to the elders of my church,…
Chapter 48 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 8 minutesA Revelation to the church, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831. Hearken, O ye people of my church to whom the kingdom has been given: 2 Hearken ye and give ear to him who laid the foundation of the earth; who made the heavens and all the hosts thereof, and by whom all things were…
Chapter 47 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Revelation to seven elders of the church, assembled in Kirtland, Ohio, February 1831. Every person who belongeth to this church of Christ, shall observe to keep all commandments and covenants of the church; 2 And it shall come to pass, that if any persons among you shall kill, they shall be delivered up and…