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Verse No. 708 in General Conference since 2000
Matthew 5:28
Matthew 5:28 is cited in 12 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 708 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Russell M. Nelson in October 2000, and most recently by Dallin H. Oaks in April 2023.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Matthew 5:28
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.
- Doctrine and Covenants 121:37 4 talks
- Mosiah 4:29 3 talks
- Doctrine and Covenants 121:45 3 talks
- Mosiah 4:30 3 talks
- 3 Nephi 11:38 3 talks
- Mosiah 3:19 3 talks
First and latest
- Living by Scriptural GuidanceFirst in this period · Russell M. Nelson · 2000-10
- The Teachings of Jesus ChristMost recent · Dallin H. Oaks · 2023-04
Every talk
All 12 talks that cite Matthew 5:28
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The Teachings of Jesus ChristDallin H. Oaks · April 2023 · Read the talk
Be Ye Therefore Perfect—EventuallyJeffrey R. Holland · October 2017 · Read the talk
The Sacrament and the AtonementJames J. Hamula · October 2014 · Read the talk
Decisions for EternityRussell M. Nelson · October 2013 · Read the talk
Power in the PriesthoodNeil L. Andersen · October 2013 · Read the talk
Beware Concerning YourselvesAnthony D. Perkins · October 2012 · Read the talk
Trial of Your FaithNeil L. Andersen · October 2012 · Read the talk
An Ensign to the NationsJeffrey R. Holland · April 2011 · Read the talk
Repentance and ConversionRussell M. Nelson · April 2007 · Read the talk
Priesthood Authority in the Family and the ChurchDallin H. Oaks · October 2005 · Read the talk
PornographyDallin H. Oaks · April 2005 · Read the talk
Living by Scriptural GuidanceRussell M. Nelson · October 2000 · Read the talk
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