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Verse No. 779 in General Conference since 2000
Doctrine and Covenants 4:5
Doctrine and Covenants 4:5 is cited in 12 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 779 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Dallin H. Oaks in October 2001, and most recently by Ronald M. Barcellos in October 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited D&C 4:5
Number of talks citing the verse at each conference, April 2000 to April 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.
- Moroni 7:47 4 talks
- Alma 5:14 3 talks
- 2 Nephi 31:20 3 talks
- Alma 5:13 2 talks
- Alma 5:12 2 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 4:2 2 talks
First and latest
- Sharing the GospelFirst in this period · Dallin H. Oaks · 2001-10
- The Lord Looketh on the HeartMost recent · Ronald M. Barcellos · 2025-10
Every talk
All 12 talks that cite D&C 4:5
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The Lord Looketh on the HeartRonald M. Barcellos · October 2025 · Read the talk
The Triumph of HopeNeil L. Andersen · October 2024 · Read the talk
Becoming a Disciple of Our Lord Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · April 2017 · Read the talk
Return and ReceiveM. Russell Ballard · April 2017 · Read the talk
Called to the WorkDavid A. Bednar · April 2017 · Read the talk
Ask, Seek, KnockRussell M. Nelson · October 2009 · Read the talk
Senior Missionaries and the GospelRussell M. Nelson · October 2004 · Read the talk
Walking towards the Light of His LoveAnne C. Pingree · October 2004 · Read the talk
Holy Place, Sacred SpaceDennis B. Neuenschwander · April 2003 · Read the talk
The Greatest Generation of MissionariesM. Russell Ballard · October 2002 · Read the talk
Charity: Perfect and Everlasting LoveGene R. Cook · April 2002 · Read the talk
Sharing the GospelDallin H. Oaks · October 2001 · Read the talk
Teaching tip: pick two talks from different decades above and compare how each speaker applied D&C 4:5. Then try Verse Quest for daily scripture practice.