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 15 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 4 minutes1 A Revelation to Joseph, Oliver and David, making known the calling of twelve disciples in these last days, and also instructions relative to building up the church of Christ, according to the fulness of the gospel: Given in Fayette, New-York, June, 1829. Now behold, because of the thing which you have desired to know of…
Chapter 14 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute34 1 A Revelation given to Peter, in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. Hearken my servant Peter, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer, for behold I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth, and I will tell you that which…
Chapter 13 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute1 A Revelation given to John, in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. Hearken my servant John, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer, for behold I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth, and I will tell you that which no…
Chapter 12 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes32 1 A Revelation given to David, in Fayette, New York, June, 1829. A Great and marvelous work is about to come forth unto the children of men: behold I am God, and give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing of both joints and marrow:…
Chapter 11 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute31 1 A Revelation given to Joseph (K.,) in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829, informing him how he must do, to be worthy to assist in the work of the Lord. A Great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men: behold I am God, and give heed to my word, which…
Chapter 10 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 3 minutes28 1 A Revelation given to Hyrum, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829. A great and marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men: behold I am God and give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow:…
Chapter 9 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 7 minutes22 1 A Revelation given to Joseph, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, May, 1829, informing him of the manuscript of the fore part of the book of Mormon. Now, behold I say unto you, that because you have delivered up so many writings, which you had power to translate, into the hands of a wicked man, you have…
Chapter 8 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes1 A Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829. Behold I say unto you my son, that, because you did not translate according to that which you desired of me, and did commence again to write for my servant Joseph, even so I would that you should continue until you have finished this record…
Chapter 7 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: 2 minutes19 1 A Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829. Oliver, verily, verily I say unto you, that assuredly as the Lord liveth, which is your God and your Redeemer, even so sure shall you receive a knowledge of whatsoever things you shall ask in faith, with and honest heart, believing that you shall…
Chapter 6 (1833 Book of Commandments)
Reading Time: < 1 minute18 1 A Revelation given to Oliver, in Harmony, Pennsylvania, April, 1829, when they desired to know whether John, the beloved disciple, tarried on earth. Translated from parchment, written and hid up by himself. And the Lord said unto me, John my beloved, what desireth thou? and I said Lord, give unto me power that I…