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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.
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
Talk topics it appears in
Often cited in the same talk
Other verses that appear in the same talks most often.
- Joseph Smith—History 1:14 13 talks
- John 17:3 12 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:11 12 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:13 12 talks
- James 1:5 12 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:12 12 talks
First and latest
- The Cloven Tongues of FireFirst in this period · Boyd K. Packer · 2000-04
- He Knows You by NameMost recent · Clement M. Matswagothata · 2026-04
Every talk
All 72 talks that cite Joseph Smith—History 1:17
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
He Knows You by NameClement M. Matswagothata · April 2026 · Read the talk
Thou Art the ChristAmy A. Wright · April 2025 · Read the talk
The Times of Restitution of All ThingsDavid A. Bednar · April 2025 · Read the talk
And We Talk of ChristGary E. Stevenson · April 2025 · Read the talk
Sons and Daughters of GodRubén V. Alliaud · October 2024 · Read the talk
“Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up”Ronald A. Rasband · October 2024 · Read the talk
Words MatterRonald A. Rasband · April 2024 · Read the talk
Pillars and RaysAlexander Dushku · April 2024 · Read the talk
Praise to the ManM. Russell Ballard · October 2023 · Read the talk
Eternal TruthJohn C. Pingree Jr. · October 2023 · Read the talk
The Teachings of Jesus ChristDallin H. Oaks · April 2023 · Read the talk
That They Might Know TheeJonathan S. Schmitt · October 2022 · Read the talk
The Eternal Principle of LoveHugo Montoya · October 2022 · Read the talk
Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of FaithM. Russell Ballard · October 2022 · Read the talk
Lasting DiscipleshipSteven J. Lund · October 2022 · Read the talk
For God So Loved UsMichael T. Ringwood · April 2022 · Read the talk
The Faith to Ask and Then to ActHenry B. Eyring · October 2021 · Read the talk
A Faithful Search RewardedPatricio M. Giuffra · October 2021 · Read the talk
God among UsDieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2021 · Read the talk
“Behold! I Am a God of Miracles”Ronald A. Rasband · April 2021 · Read the talk
We Talk of ChristNeil L. Andersen · October 2020 · Read the talk
The Great PlanDallin H. Oaks · April 2020 · Read the talk
Opening MessageRussell M. Nelson · April 2020 · Read the talk
Hear HimRussell M. Nelson · April 2020 · Read the talk
Teaching tip: pick two talks from different decades above and compare how each speaker applied Joseph Smith—History 1:17. Then try Verse Quest for daily scripture practice.















































