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Verse No. 220 in General Conference since 2000
Matthew 5:16
Matthew 5:16 is cited in 23 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 220 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Margaret D. Nadauld in April 2002, and most recently by B. Corey Cuvelier in October 2025.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Matthew 5:16
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.
- Moses 1:39 5 talks
- John 8:12 4 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 115:5 4 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 88:12 3 talks
- Alma 7:12 3 talks
- Alma 7:11 3 talks
First and latest
- Hold High the TorchFirst in this period · Margaret D. Nadauld · 2002-04
- The Name by Which Ye Are CalledMost recent · B. Corey Cuvelier · 2025-10
Every talk
All 23 talks that cite Matthew 5:16
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Blessed Are the PeacemakersGary E. Stevenson · October 2025 · Read the talk
The Name by Which Ye Are CalledB. Corey Cuvelier · October 2025 · Read the talk
Love Thy NeighbourIan S. Ardern · October 2023 · Read the talk
Love, Share, InviteGary E. Stevenson · April 2022 · Read the talk
Fear Not: Believe Only!Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2022 · Read the talk
Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your HeartDieter F. Uchtdorf · April 2019 · Read the talk
Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus ChristRobert C. Gay · October 2018 · Read the talk
Bearers of Heavenly LightDieter F. Uchtdorf · October 2017 · Read the talk
Be Ye Therefore Perfect—EventuallyJeffrey R. Holland · October 2017 · Read the talk
“I Have a Work for Thee”John C. Pingree Jr. · October 2017 · Read the talk
That Our Light May Be a Standard for the NationsBenjamín De Hoyos · April 2017 · Read the talk
Be an Example and a LightThomas S. Monson · October 2015 · Read the talk
Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious FreedomRobert D. Hales · April 2015 · Read the talk
The Priesthood ManHenry B. Eyring · April 2014 · Read the talk
Perfect Love Casteth Out FearL. Tom Perry · October 2011 · Read the talk
Be Thou an Example of the BelieversRussell M. Nelson · October 2010 · Read the talk
Let There Be Light!Quentin L. Cook · October 2010 · Read the talk
A Defense and a RefugeBoyd K. Packer · October 2006 · Read the talk
It Shows in Your FaceElaine S. Dalton · April 2006 · Read the talk
Repentance and ChangeDallin H. Oaks · October 2003 · Read the talk
Hold High the TorchMargaret D. Nadauld · April 2002 · Read the talk
Personal Worthiness to Exercise the PriesthoodGordon B. Hinckley · April 2002 · Read the talk
Out of Darkness into His Marvelous LightRobert D. Hales · April 2002 · Read the talk
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