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Verse No. 698 in General Conference since 2000
Joseph Smith—History 1:20
Joseph Smith—History 1:20 is cited in 13 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 698 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Russell M. Nelson in April 2003, and most recently by Steven D. Shumway in April 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Joseph Smith—History 1:20
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 1:16 8 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:15 8 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:14 8 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:13 8 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:17 8 talks
- Joseph Smith—History 1:11 6 talks
First and latest
- Sweet Power of PrayerFirst in this period · Russell M. Nelson · 2003-04
- Participate to Prepare for Christ’s ReturnMost recent · Steven D. Shumway · 2025-04
Every talk
All 13 talks that cite Joseph Smith—History 1:20
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Participate to Prepare for Christ’s ReturnSteven D. Shumway · April 2025 · Read the talk
Pillars and RaysAlexander Dushku · April 2024 · 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
Prepared to Obtain Every Needful ThingDavid A. Bednar · April 2019 · Read the talk
The Lord Has a Plan for Us!Carlos A. Godoy · October 2014 · Read the talk
The Hearts of the Children Shall TurnDavid A. Bednar · October 2011 · Read the talk
Our Father’s Plan—Big Enough for All His ChildrenQuentin L. Cook · April 2009 · 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
He Knows You by NameElaine S. Dalton · April 2005 · Read the talk
Sweet Power of PrayerRussell M. Nelson · April 2003 · Read the talk
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