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Verse No. 114 in General Conference since 2000

Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 is cited in 32 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 114 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Wayne S. Peterson in October 2001, and most recently by Kristin M. Yee in April 2026.

32talks cite it
No. 114of 4,315 verses
12 · 10 · 10talks in the 2000s · 2010s · 2020s
6+speakers, led by Dallin H. Oaks
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When speakers cited Matthew 5:44

Number of talks citing the verse at each conference, April 2000 to April 2026. Hover for details.

Who cites it most

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Talk topics it appears in

Hope, Joy and Peace (5)Charity and Love (5)Discipleship and Becoming (5)Prayer and Personal Revelation (4)

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All 32 talks that cite Matthew 5:44

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