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Verse No. 47 in General Conference since 2000

James 1:5

Name: James 1:5 in General Conference: 46 talks since 2000
Creator: Weak Things

James 1:5 is cited in 46 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 47 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Thomas S. Monson in October 2000, and most recently by Kevin G. Brown in October 2025.

46talks cite it

No. 47of 4,315 verses

19 · 18 · 9talks in the 2000s · 2010s · 2020s

6+speakers, led by Robert D. Hales

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Conference by conference

When speakers cited James 1:5

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

Who cites it most

Robert D. Hales

D. Todd Christofferson

Talk topics it appears in

Prayer and Personal Revelation (9)Restoration and Church History (9)Faith (6)Testimony and Conversion (6)

Often cited in the same talk

Other verses that appear in the same talks most often.

First and latest

The Call to ServeFirst in this period · Thomas S. Monson · 2000-10
The Eternal Gift of TestimonyMost recent · Kevin G. Brown · 2025-10

Every talk

All 46 talks that cite James 1:5

Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

The Eternal Gift of TestimonyKevin G. Brown · October 2025 · Read the talk
Seeking Answers to Spiritual QuestionsTracy Y. Browning · October 2024 · Read the talk
Jesus Christ at the Center of Our LivesJose L. Alonso · April 2024 · Read the talk
God Knows and Loves YouAlan T. Phillips · October 2023 · Read the talk
Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of FaithM. Russell Ballard · October 2022 · Read the talk
A Faithful Search RewardedPatricio M. Giuffra · October 2021 · Read the talk
The Gospel Light of Truth and LoveAlan R. Walker · April 2021 · Read the talk
Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the ResurrectionD. Todd Christofferson · April 2020 · Read the talk
Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?M. Russell Ballard · April 2020 · Read the talk
The Joy of the SaintsD. Todd Christofferson · October 2019 · Read the talk
Knowing, Loving, and GrowingHans T. Boom · October 2019 · Read the talk
Divine DiscontentMichelle D. Craig · October 2018 · Read the talk
Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of ChristD. Todd Christofferson · October 2018 · Read the talk
Am I a Child of God?Brian K. Taylor · April 2018 · Read the talk
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our LivesRussell M. Nelson · April 2018 · Read the talk
Seek Ye Out of the Best BooksIan S. Ardern · October 2017 · Read the talk
“I Have a Work for Thee”John C. Pingree Jr. · October 2017 · Read the talk
The Soul’s Sincere DesireCarol F. McConkie · October 2016 · Read the talk
“A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up”Craig C. Christensen · October 2016 · Read the talk
Learn from Alma and AmulekDieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2016 · Read the talk
The Sacred Place of RestorationJairo Mazzagardi · April 2016 · Read the talk
The Holy GhostRobert D. Hales · April 2016 · Read the talk
Trifle Not with Sacred ThingsLarry S. Kacher · October 2014 · Read the talk
Joseph SmithNeil L. Andersen · October 2014 · Read the talk
I Know These Things of MyselfCraig C. Christensen · October 2014 · Read the talk
The Prophet Joseph SmithLawrence E. Corbridge · April 2014 · Read the talk
If Ye Lack WisdomMarcos A. Aidukaitis · April 2014 · Read the talk
Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · October 2009 · Read the talk
Be Your Best SelfThomas S. Monson · April 2009 · Read the talk
Ask in FaithDavid A. Bednar · April 2008 · Read the talk
“My Words … Never Cease”Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2008 · Read the talk
Gaining a Testimony of God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy GhostRobert D. Hales · April 2008 · Read the talk
Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the ProphetsRobert D. Hales · October 2007 · Read the talk
Prayer, Faith, and Family: Stepping-Stones to Eternal HappinessH. Bruce Stucki · April 2006 · Read the talk
Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: “My Hand Shall Be over Thee”Robert D. Hales · October 2005 · Read the talk
Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · October 2004 · Read the talk
My Soul Delighteth in the ScripturesJulie B. Beck · April 2004 · Read the talk
An Enduring Testimony of the Mission of the Prophet JosephHenry B. Eyring · October 2003 · Read the talk
Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · October 2003 · Read the talk
I Can Pray to Heavenly Father Anytime, AnywhereSydney S. Reynolds · April 2003 · Read the talk
Follow the InstructionsD. Rex Gerratt · April 2003 · Read the talk
The Marvelous Foundation of Our FaithGordon B. Hinckley · October 2002 · Read the talk
PrayerHenry B. Eyring · October 2001 · Read the talk
One Step after AnotherJoseph B. Wirthlin · October 2001 · Read the talk
The Miracle of FaithGordon B. Hinckley · April 2001 · Read the talk
The Call to ServeThomas S. Monson · October 2000 · Read the talk

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