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Verse No. 259 in General Conference since 2000

2 Nephi 31:16

2 Nephi 31:16 is cited in 22 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 259 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Robert D. Hales in October 2000, and most recently by David A. Bednar in October 2025.

22talks cite it
No. 259of 4,315 verses
7 · 10 · 5talks in the 2000s · 2010s · 2020s
6+speakers, led by Russell M. Nelson
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When speakers cited 2 Nephi 31:16

Number of talks citing the verse at each conference, April 2000 to April 2026. Hover for details.

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Talk topics it appears in

Jesus Christ and His Atonement (5)Discipleship and Becoming (3)Scripture Study and the Book of Mormon (2)Covenants and Ordinances (2)

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All 22 talks that cite 2 Nephi 31:16

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