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 25 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutes1 A Revelation to Joseph, and also to Oliver, given in Harmony, Pennsylvania, July, 1830. Behold thou wast called and chosen to write the book of Mormon; 2 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 delivered…
Chapter 24 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 8 minutes1 The Articles and Covenants of the church of Christ, given in Fayette, New-York, June, 1830; 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 Savior Jesus Christ, in the flesh; 48 2 It being regularly organized and established…
Chapter 23 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute47 1 A Commandment unto the church of Christ, which was established in these last days, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty; Given in Fayette, New-York, April, 1830, in consequence of some desiring to unite with the church without re-baptism, who had previously been baptized. Behold I say unto you,…
Chapter 22 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes1 A Revelation to Joseph given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. 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…
Chapter 21 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Joseph (K.,) given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I manifest unto you by these words, that you must take up your cross, in the which you must pray vocally before the world, as well as 45 in secret, and in your family, and among your friends, and in all places….
Chapter 20 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Joseph, the father of Joseph, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I speak a few words unto you, Joseph: 2 For thou also art under no condemnation, and thy calling is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church. 3 And this is thy duty from henceforth and forever. Amen.
Chapter 19 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute44 1 A Revelation to Samuel, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6,1830. Behold I speak a few words unto you, Samuel: 2 For thou also art under no condemnation, and to strengthen the church. 3 And thou art not as yet called to preach before the world. Amen.
Chapter 18 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Hyrum, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I speak unto you Hyrum, a few words: 2 For thou art under no condemnation, and thy heart is opened, and thy tongue loosed; 3 And thy calling is to exhortation and to strengthen the church continually. 4 Wherefore thy duty is unto…
Chapter 17 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation to Oliver, given in Manchester, New-York, April 6, 1830. Behold I speak unto you, Oliver, a few words. 2 Behold thou art blessed, and art under no condemnation. 3 But beware of pride, lest thou shouldst enter into temptation. 4 Make known thy calling unto the church, and also before the world; and…
Chapter 16 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutes1 A commandment of God and not of man to you, Martin, given (Manchester, New York, March, 1830,) by him who is eternal: Yea, even I, I am he, the beginning and the end: Yea, Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord, the Redeemer of the world: 2 I having accomplished and finished the will of him…