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Verse No. 713 in General Conference since 2000
Matthew 26:42
Matthew 26:42 is cited in 12 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 713 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Henry B. Eyring in April 2000, and most recently by Gary E. Stevenson in April 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Matthew 26:42
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 26:39 7 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 19:18 4 talks
- Luke 22:43 4 talks
- Moses 4:2 3 talks
- 2 Nephi 31:20 3 talks
- Alma 7:11 3 talks
First and latest
- Watch Over and StrengthenFirst in this period · Henry B. Eyring · 2000-04
- And We Talk of ChristMost recent · Gary E. Stevenson · 2025-04
Every talk
All 12 talks that cite Matthew 26:42
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
And We Talk of ChristGary E. Stevenson · April 2025 · Read the talk
The Savior’s TouchWalter F. González · October 2019 · Read the talk
The Soul’s Sincere DesireCarol F. McConkie · October 2016 · Read the talk
“If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments”Robert D. Hales · April 2014 · Read the talk
Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be DoneRobert D. Hales · October 2011 · Read the talk
Joseph Smith—Prophet of the RestorationTad R. Callister · October 2009 · Read the talk
Lessons from the Lord’s PrayersRussell M. Nelson · April 2009 · Read the talk
Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus ChristRobert D. Hales · October 2004 · Read the talk
The Atonement: Our Greatest HopeJames E. Faust · October 2001 · Read the talk
The Seventh Commandment: A ShieldNeal A. Maxwell · October 2001 · Read the talk
The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the KingdomRobert D. Hales · October 2000 · Read the talk
Watch Over and StrengthenHenry B. Eyring · April 2000 · Read the talk
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