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Verse No. 117 in General Conference since 2000

John 8:12

Name: John 8:12 in General Conference: 32 talks since 2000
Creator: Weak Things

John 8:12 is cited in 32 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 117 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Virginia U. Jensen in October 2000, and most recently by Clement M. Matswagothata in April 2026.

32talks cite it

No. 117of 4,315 verses

4 · 13 · 15talks in the 2000s · 2010s · 2020s

6+speakers, led by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Conference by conference

When speakers cited John 8:12

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

Jesus Christ and His Atonement (13)Discipleship and Becoming (4)Trials, Adversity and Healing (3)Hope, Joy and Peace (3)

Often cited in the same talk

Other verses that appear in the same talks most often.

First and latest

“Lead, Kindly Light”First in this period · Virginia U. Jensen · 2000-10
He Knows You by NameMost recent · Clement M. Matswagothata · 2026-04

Every talk

All 32 talks that cite John 8:12

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

He Is RisenRonald A. Rasband · April 2026 · Read the talk
Jesus Christ—the True VineUlisses Soares · April 2026 · Read the talk
He Knows You by NameClement M. Matswagothata · April 2026 · Read the talk
Thou Art the ChristAmy A. Wright · April 2025 · Read the talk
Sir, We Would Like to See JesusRobert M. Daines · October 2023 · Read the talk
Lessons at the WellSusan H. Porter · April 2022 · Read the talk
Fear Not: Believe Only!Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2022 · Read the talk
Come unto Christ and Don’t Come AloneBonnie H. Cordon · October 2021 · Read the talk
Light Cleaveth unto LightTimothy J. Dyches · April 2021 · Read the talk
Ye Shall Be FreeThierry K. Mutombo · April 2021 · Read the talk
What Has Our Savior Done for Us?Dallin H. Oaks · April 2021 · Read the talk
Our Personal SaviorMichael John U. Teh · April 2021 · Read the talk
Becoming like HimScott D. Whiting · October 2020 · Read the talk
Seek Christ in Every ThoughtUlisses Soares · October 2020 · Read the talk
That They May SeeBonnie H. Cordon · April 2020 · Read the talk
Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!Reyna I. Aburto · October 2019 · Read the talk
Consistent and Resilient TrustL. Todd Budge · October 2019 · Read the talk
Bearers of Heavenly LightDieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2017 · Read the talk
Seek Ye Out of the Best BooksIan S. Ardern · October 2017 · Read the talk
He Will Place You on His Shoulders and Carry You HomeDieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2016 · Read the talk
Choose the LightVern P. Stanfill · October 2015 · Read the talk
Be an Example and a LightThomas S. Monson · October 2015 · Read the talk
Yes, We Can and Will Win!Ulisses Soares · April 2015 · Read the talk
The Hope of God’s LightDieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2013 · Read the talk
“This Is My Work and Glory”M. Russell Ballard · April 2013 · Read the talk
Teachings of JesusDallin H. Oaks · October 2011 · Read the talk
Followers of ChristWalter F. González · April 2011 · Read the talk
O That Cunning Plan of the Evil OneM. Russell Ballard · October 2010 · Read the talk
Be of Good CheerThomas S. Monson · April 2009 · Read the talk
The WayLawrence E. Corbridge · October 2008 · Read the talk
Out of Darkness into His Marvelous LightRobert D. Hales · April 2002 · Read the talk
“Lead, Kindly Light”Virginia U. Jensen · October 2000 · Read the talk

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