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Verse No. 854 in General Conference since 2000
James 1:27
James 1:27 is cited in 11 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 854 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Earl C. Tingey in April 2000, and most recently by Kristin M. Yee in April 2026.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited James 1:27
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.
- Matthew 25:40 4 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 81:5 4 talks
- Matthew 25:36 3 talks
- Matthew 25:35 3 talks
- John 13:34 3 talks
- Mosiah 18:9 3 talks
First and latest
- The Widows of ZionFirst in this period · Earl C. Tingey · 2000-04
- Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”Most recent · Kristin M. Yee · 2026-04
Every talk
All 11 talks that cite James 1:27
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”Kristin M. Yee · April 2026 · Read the talk
MinisteringGerrit W. Gong · April 2023 · Read the talk
The Need for a ChurchDallin H. Oaks · October 2021 · Read the talk
Am I a Child of God?Brian K. Taylor · April 2018 · Read the talk
“Be With and Strengthen Them”Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2018 · Read the talk
Precious Gifts from GodM. Russell Ballard · April 2018 · Read the talk
Refuge from the StormPatrick Kearon · April 2016 · Read the talk
Decisions for EternityRussell M. Nelson · October 2013 · Read the talk
Be Anxiously EngagedM. Russell Ballard · October 2012 · Read the talk
Strengthen Thy BrethrenRobert J. Whetten · April 2005 · Read the talk
The Widows of ZionEarl C. Tingey · April 2000 · Read the talk
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