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Verse No. 717 in General Conference since 2000
Luke 2:49
Luke 2:49 is cited in 12 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 717 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. in October 2001, and most recently by Patrick Kearon in April 2026.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Luke 2:49
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.
- John 19:30 4 talks
- Luke 22:43 4 talks
- Luke 23:34 4 talks
- Luke 2:52 3 talks
- 3 Nephi 11:7 3 talks
- John 3:16 3 talks
First and latest
- Our Duty to GodFirst in this period · Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. · 2001-10
- About His BusinessMost recent · Patrick Kearon · 2026-04
Every talk
All 12 talks that cite Luke 2:49
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
About His BusinessPatrick Kearon · April 2026 · Read the talk
That They Do Always Remember HimClaudio R. M. Costa · October 2015 · Read the talk
Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · October 2014 · Read the talk
Stand Strong in Holy PlacesRobert D. Hales · April 2013 · Read the talk
Teachings of JesusDallin H. Oaks · October 2011 · Read the talk
Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be DoneRobert D. Hales · October 2011 · Read the talk
Agency: Essential to the Plan of LifeRobert D. Hales · October 2010 · Read the talk
Reflections on a Consecrated LifeD. Todd Christofferson · October 2010 · Read the talk
Counsel to Young MenBoyd K. Packer · April 2009 · Read the talk
Gaining a Testimony of God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy GhostRobert D. Hales · April 2008 · Read the talk
Care for the Life of the SoulNeal A. Maxwell · April 2003 · Read the talk
Our Duty to GodCecil O. Samuelson Jr. · October 2001 · Read the talk
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