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Verse No. 820 in General Conference since 2000
Matthew 25:4
Matthew 25:4 is cited in 11 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 820 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Dallin H. Oaks in October 2002, and most recently by Camille N. Johnson in April 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Matthew 25:4
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.
- Matthew 25:1 9 talks
- Matthew 25:7 9 talks
- Matthew 25:12 9 talks
- Matthew 25:9 9 talks
- Matthew 25:8 9 talks
- Matthew 25:10 8 talks
First and latest
- I’ll Go Where You Want Me to GoFirst in this period · Dallin H. Oaks · 2002-10
- Spiritually Whole in HimMost recent · Camille N. Johnson · 2025-04
Every talk
All 11 talks that cite Matthew 25:4
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Personal Preparation to Meet the SaviorDale G. Renlund · April 2025 · Read the talk
Spiritually Whole in HimCamille N. Johnson · April 2025 · Read the talk
Abide the Day in ChristAmy A. Wright · October 2023 · Read the talk
Hosanna to the Most High GodRonald A. Rasband · April 2023 · Read the talk
Put On Thy Strength, O ZionDavid A. Bednar · October 2022 · Read the talk
We Will Prove Them HerewithDavid A. Bednar · October 2020 · Read the talk
Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthy—in Good Times and Bad TimesQuentin L. Cook · October 2015 · Read the talk
When You Save a Girl, You Save GenerationsMary N. Cook · April 2013 · Read the talk
Converted unto the LordDavid A. Bednar · October 2012 · Read the talk
Your Light—a Standard to All NationsJames E. Faust · April 2006 · Read the talk
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to GoDallin H. Oaks · October 2002 · Read the talk
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