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Verse No. 560 in General Conference since 2000
Matthew 7:8
Matthew 7:8 is cited in 14 General Conference talks from 2000 to 2026, ranking No. 560 among the 4,315 verses cited in three or more talks. It was first cited in this period by Keith B. McMullin in April 2004, and most recently by Alan T. Phillips in October 2023.
Conference by conference
When speakers cited Matthew 7:8
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 85:6 4 talks
- 2 Nephi 32:3 3 talks
- Alma 32:27 3 talks
- Alma 7:12 3 talks
- Alma 7:11 3 talks
- Luke 11:9 3 talks
First and latest
- Jesus, the Very Thought of TheeFirst in this period · Keith B. McMullin · 2004-04
- God Knows and Loves YouMost recent · Alan T. Phillips · 2023-10
Every talk
All 14 talks that cite Matthew 7:8
Newest first. Each title opens the Weak Things sketch note for that talk, with a link to the full talk on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
God Knows and Loves YouAlan T. Phillips · October 2023 · Read the talk
Put On Thy Strength, O ZionDavid A. Bednar · October 2022 · Read the talk
A Framework for Personal RevelationDale G. Renlund · October 2022 · Read the talk
The Faith to Ask and Then to ActHenry B. Eyring · October 2021 · Read the talk
Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move MountainsRussell M. Nelson · April 2021 · Read the talk
Ask, Seek, and KnockMilton Camargo · October 2020 · Read the talk
The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our LivesQuentin L. Cook · April 2020 · Read the talk
How the Priesthood Blesses YouthLaudy Ruth Kaouk Alvarez · April 2020 · Read the talk
The Soul’s Sincere DesireCarol F. McConkie · October 2016 · Read the talk
Put Your Trust in the LordM. Russell Ballard · October 2013 · Read the talk
Opportunities to Do GoodHenry B. Eyring · April 2011 · Read the talk
God Loves and Helps All of His ChildrenKeith B. McMullin · October 2008 · Read the talk
The Spirit of the TabernacleBoyd K. Packer · April 2007 · Read the talk
Jesus, the Very Thought of TheeKeith B. McMullin · April 2004 · Read the talk
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