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Verse No. 15 in General Conference since 2000

Joseph Smith—History 1:17

Joseph Smith—History 1:17 is cited in 72 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 15 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Boyd K. Packer in April 2000, and most recently by Clement M. Matswagothata in April 2026.

72talks cite it
No. 15of 4,315 verses
22 · 19 · 31talks in the 2000s · 2010s · 2020s
6+speakers, led by Robert D. Hales

Conference by conference

When speakers cited Joseph Smith—History 1:17

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

Who cites it most

Robert D. Hales
5
Russell M. Nelson
5
Ronald A. Rasband
4
Henry B. Eyring
3
Neil L. Andersen
3
Dallin H. Oaks
3

Talk topics it appears in

Jesus Christ and His Atonement (17)Restoration and Church History (14)Plan of Salvation (6)Prayer and Personal Revelation (6)

Often cited in the same talk

Other verses that appear in the same talks most often.

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Every talk

All 72 talks that cite Joseph Smith—History 1:17

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