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Verse No. 1011 in General Conference since 2000
2 Nephi 2:5
2 Nephi 2:5 is cited in 10 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 1011 among the 4,428 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Richard G. Scott in October 2000, and most recently by David A. Bednar in October 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited 2 Nephi 2:5
Number of talks citing the verse at each conference, April 2000 to October 2026. Hover for details.
Who cites it most
Talk topics it appears in
Often cited in the same talk
Other verses that appear in the same talks most often.
- Doctrine and Covenants 58:42 5 talks
- 2 Nephi 2:27 4 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 58:43 3 talks
- 2 Nephi 25:26 2 talks
- Articles of Faith 1:3 2 talks
- 2 Nephi 2:18 2 talks
First and latest
- The Path to Peace and JoyFirst in this period · Richard G. Scott · 2000-10
- They Are Their Own JudgesMost recent · David A. Bednar · 2025-10
Every talk
All 10 talks that cite 2 Nephi 2:5
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
They Are Their Own JudgesDavid A. Bednar · October 2025 · Read the talk
Opposition in All ThingsMathias Held · April 2024 · Read the talk
Your Divine Nature and Eternal DestinyDale G. Renlund · April 2022 · Read the talk
Repentance: A Joyful ChoiceDale G. Renlund · October 2016 · Read the talk
The Plan of HappinessBoyd K. Packer · April 2015 · Read the talk
Counsel to Young MenBoyd K. Packer · April 2009 · Read the talk
A Defense and a RefugeBoyd K. Packer · October 2006 · Read the talk
To Act for Ourselves: The Gift and Blessings of AgencyRobert D. Hales · April 2006 · Read the talk
“The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected”Boyd K. Packer · October 2003 · Read the talk
The Path to Peace and JoyRichard G. Scott · October 2000 · Read the talk
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