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Verse No. 499 in General Conference since 2000
Joseph Smith—History 1:18
Joseph Smith—History 1:18 is cited in 16 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 499 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Carlos H. Amado in April 2002, and most recently by David A. Bednar in April 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Joseph Smith—History 1:18
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 1:11 9 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:13 9 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:15 9 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:14 9 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:12 8 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:8 6 talks
First and latest
- Some Basic Teachings from the History of Joseph SmithFirst in this period · Carlos H. Amado · 2002-04
- The Times of Restitution of All ThingsMost recent · David A. Bednar · 2025-04
Every talk
All 16 talks that cite Joseph Smith—History 1:18
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The Times of Restitution of All ThingsDavid A. Bednar · April 2025 · Read the talk
Eternal TruthJohn C. Pingree Jr. · October 2023 · Read the talk
Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of FaithM. Russell Ballard · October 2022 · Read the talk
The Faith to Ask and Then to ActHenry B. Eyring · October 2021 · Read the talk
Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?M. Russell Ballard · April 2020 · Read the talk
Essential Truths—Our Need to ActAdilson de Paula Parrella · October 2017 · Read the talk
The Lord Has a Plan for Us!Carlos A. Godoy · October 2014 · Read the talk
If Ye Lack WisdomMarcos A. Aidukaitis · April 2014 · Read the talk
One Step Closer to the SaviorRussell T. Osguthorpe · October 2012 · Read the talk
Winning the War against EvilJames J. Hamula · October 2008 · Read the talk
The Light in Their EyesJames E. Faust · October 2005 · 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
Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling EyesNeil L. Andersen · April 2005 · Read the talk
The Message of the RestorationCharles A. Didier · October 2003 · Read the talk
Sweet Power of PrayerRussell M. Nelson · April 2003 · Read the talk
Some Basic Teachings from the History of Joseph SmithCarlos H. Amado · April 2002 · Read the talk
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