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Verse No. 465 in General Conference since 2000
John 5:39
John 5:39 is cited in 16 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 465 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Thomas S. Monson in October 2001, and most recently by Quentin L. Cook in October 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited John 5:39
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.
- 3 Nephi 11:7 3 talks
- 2 Nephi 32:3 3 talks
- 2 Nephi 31:20 3 talks
- Helaman 5:12 2 talks
- Alma 34:32 2 talks
- James 1:5 2 talks
First and latest
- “Be Thou an Example”First in this period · Thomas S. Monson · 2001-10
- The Lord Is Hastening His WorkMost recent · Quentin L. Cook · 2025-10
Every talk
All 16 talks that cite John 5:39
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 Is Hastening His WorkQuentin L. Cook · October 2025 · Read the talk
The Home: The School of LifeEnrique R. Falabella · April 2013 · Read the talk
Can Ye Feel So Now?Quentin L. Cook · October 2012 · Read the talk
In Tune with the Music of FaithQuentin L. Cook · April 2012 · Read the talk
Steadfast and ImmovableSilvia H. Allred · October 2010 · Read the talk
Gospel Learning and TeachingDavid M. McConkie · October 2010 · Read the talk
Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · October 2009 · Read the talk
Three Goals to Guide YouThomas S. Monson · October 2007 · Read the talk
The Miracle of the Holy BibleM. Russell Ballard · April 2007 · Read the talk
Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our SalvationRobert D. Hales · October 2006 · Read the talk
Securing Our TestimoniesDonald L. Staheli · October 2004 · Read the talk
My Soul Delighteth in the ScripturesJulie B. Beck · April 2004 · Read the talk
The Words of Christ—Our Spiritual LiahonaW. Rolfe Kerr · April 2004 · Read the talk
Jesus, the Very Thought of TheeKeith B. McMullin · April 2004 · Read the talk
A Sure FoundationSheldon F. Child · October 2003 · Read the talk
“Be Thou an Example”Thomas S. Monson · October 2001 · Read the talk
Teaching tip: pick two talks from different decades above and compare how each speaker applied John 5:39. Then try Verse Quest for daily scripture practice.