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Read each revelation with the conference talks that taught from it, the original manuscripts in the Joseph Smith Papers, and the people, places and questions behind it.

140 sections and declarations · 5162 talk links · conference talks April 2000–October 2026

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Sections

New York and Pennsylvania 1828–1831 · Translating the Book of Mormon and organizing the Church

Revelation and prophecy Section 2 Turn to their fathers September 21–22, 1823 · Palmyra, New York 3 of 3 verses connected · 22 talks Revelation Section 3 The work of God cannot be frustrated July 1828 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 16 of 20 verses connected · 27 talks Revelation Section 4 A marvelous work February 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 7 of 7 verses connected · 52 talks Revelation Section 5 A witness from my hand March 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 6 of 35 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 6 A witness and a work April 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 29 of 37 verses connected · 112 talks Translation Section 7 A greater work among men April 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 1 of 8 verses connected · 2 talks Revelation Section 8 Tell you in your mind and in your heart April 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 6 of 12 verses connected · 43 talks Revelation Section 9 Study it out in your mind April 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 5 of 14 verses connected · 30 talks Revelation Section 10 My wisdom is greater spring 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 30 of 70 verses connected · 48 talks Revelation Section 11 Thrust in your sickle May 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 17 of 30 verses connected · 58 talks Revelation Section 12 Establish the Cause of Zion May 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 4 of 9 verses connected · 10 talks Revelation Section 13 The keys of the ministering of angels May 15, 1829 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 1 of 1 verses connected · 42 talks Revelation Section 14 Thrust in Your Sickle June 1829 · Fayette, New York 4 of 11 verses connected · 73 talks Revelation Section 15 Of the most worth June 1829 · Seneca County, New York 3 of 6 verses connected · 5 talks Revelation Section 16 “Of the most worth unto you” June 1829 · Fayette, New York 2 of 6 verses connected · 2 talks Revelation Section 17 You shall testify of them June 1829 · Fayette, New York 3 of 9 verses connected · 7 talks Revelation Section 18 The worth of souls is great June 1829 · Fayette, New York 26 of 47 verses connected · 103 talks Revelation Section 19 “I have suffered these things for all” about summer 1829 · Palmyra, New York 38 of 41 verses connected · 133 talks Declaration Section 20 The rise of the Church of Christ about April 1830 · Fayette, New York 76 of 84 verses connected · 226 talks Revelation Section 21 His word ye shall receive April 6, 1830 · Fayette, New York 9 of 12 verses connected · 36 talks Revelation Section 22 Enter in at the gate April 16, 1830 · Manchester, New York 0 of 4 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 23 Strengthen the church April 1830 · Fayette Township, New York 3 of 7 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 24 Magnify thine office July 1830 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 5 of 19 verses connected · 9 talks Revelation Section 25 An elect lady July 1830 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 16 of 16 verses connected · 46 talks Revelation Section 26 All things by common consent July 1830 · Harmony, Pennsylvania 2 of 2 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 27 Take upon you my whole armor August 1830 (expanded about 1835) · Harmony, Pennsylvania 16 of 18 verses connected · 56 talks Revelation Section 28 No one shall be appointed September 1830 · Fayette, New York 9 of 16 verses connected · 14 talks Revelation Section 29 Gather My People September 1830 · Fayette, New York 29 of 50 verses connected · 51 talks Revelation Section 30 Open your mouth in my cause September 1830 · Fayette, New York 9 of 11 verses connected · 7 talks Revelation Section 31 Thrust in your sickle September 1830 · Fayette, New York 11 of 13 verses connected · 19 talks Revelation Section 32 Go with my servants October 1830 · Manchester, New York 1 of 5 verses connected · 1 talks Revelation Section 33 Open Your Mouths October 1830 · Fayette, New York 17 of 18 verses connected · 22 talks Revelation Section 34 Lift up your voice November 4, 1830 · Fayette, New York 4 of 12 verses connected · 8 talks Revelation Section 35 Prepare the way before me December 7, 1830 · Fayette, New York 14 of 27 verses connected · 23 talks Revelation Section 36 Called to preach my gospel December 9, 1830 · New York 7 of 8 verses connected · 11 talks Revelation Section 37 Assemble together at the Ohio December 30, 1830 · Canandaigua, New York 2 of 4 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 38 If ye are prepared ye shall not fear January 2, 1831 · Fayette, New York 29 of 42 verses connected · 92 talks Revelation Section 39 The days of thy deliverance are come January 5, 1831 · Fayette, New York 6 of 24 verses connected · 12 talks Revelation Section 40 The heart of my servant January 6, 1831 · Fayette, New York 3 of 3 verses connected · 2 talks Instruction Section 74 Little children are holy 1830 · Wayne County, New York (likely) 4 of 7 verses connected · 3 talks

Ohio 1831–1838 · Kirtland, the Bible revision, the School of the Prophets and the temple

Revelation Section 1 A voice of warning to all people November 1, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 39 of 39 verses connected · 165 talks Revelation Section 41 Agree upon my word February 4, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 12 of 12 verses connected · 10 talks Revelation Section 42 The law of my church February 9, 1831 and February 23, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 44 of 93 verses connected · 88 talks Revelation Section 43 “Instruct and edify each other” February 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 21 of 35 verses connected · 30 talks Revelation Section 44 “I will pour out my Spirit” February 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 3 of 6 verses connected · 5 talks Revelation and prophecy Section 45 A light that shineth in darkness about March 7, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 47 of 75 verses connected · 98 talks Revelation Section 46 That all may be profited thereby about March 8, 1831 · Ohio 28 of 33 verses connected · 56 talks Revelation Section 47 Keep a regular history about March 8, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 0 of 4 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 48 Places to live for the present time March 10, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 0 of 6 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 49 Preach the gospel unto them May 7, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 10 of 28 verses connected · 16 talks Revelation Section 50 That light groweth brighter May 9, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 33 of 46 verses connected · 88 talks Revelation Section 51 That ye may be one May 20, 1831 · Thompson Township, Ohio 3 of 20 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 52 A pattern in all things June 6, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 15 of 44 verses connected · 27 talks Revelation Section 53 Forsake the world June 8, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 2 of 7 verses connected · 4 talks Revelation Section 54 Stand fast and journey westward June 10, 1831 · Thompson, Ohio 1 of 10 verses connected · 2 talks Revelation Section 55 That little children also may receive instruction June 14, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 2 of 6 verses connected · 2 talks Revelation Section 56 Take up your cross June 15, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 6 of 20 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 63 A well of living water August 30, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 16 of 66 verses connected · 18 talks Revelation Section 64 A day of sacrifice September 11, 1831 · Kirtland, Ohio 26 of 43 verses connected · 104 talks Revelation Section 65 Prepare ye the way of the Lord October 30, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 6 of 6 verses connected · 24 talks Revelation Section 66 Proclaim my gospel from land to land October 29, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 4 of 13 verses connected · 10 talks Revelation Section 67 “Strip yourselves from jealousies and fears” about November 2, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 5 of 14 verses connected · 7 talks Revelation Section 68 Speak as they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost November 1, 1831 (expanded about 1835) · Hiram, Ohio 19 of 35 verses connected · 84 talks Revelation Section 69 True and faithful November 11, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 0 of 8 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 70 Stewards over the revelations November 12, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 3 of 18 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 71 Proclaim for a season December 1, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 6 of 11 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 72 Render an account of his stewardship December 4, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 6 of 26 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 73 Continue the work January 10, 1832 · Hiram, Ohio 0 of 6 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 75 “Go ye into the south countries” January 25, 1832 · Amherst, Ohio 7 of 36 verses connected · 9 talks Vision Section 76 That he lives! February 16, 1832 · Hiram, Ohio 99 of 119 verses connected · 134 talks Revelation Section 77 The mysteries of God revealed about March 4–20, 1832 · Kirtland, Ohio 7 of 15 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 78 A bond or everlasting covenant March 1, 1832 · Kirtland, Ohio 8 of 22 verses connected · 36 talks Revelation Section 79 Crown him again with sheaves March 12, 1832 · Hiram, Ohio 1 of 4 verses connected · 1 talks Revelation Section 80 “Ye cannot go amiss” March 7, 1832 · Ohio 5 of 5 verses connected · 5 talks Revelation Section 81 “Succor the weak” March 15, 1832 · Hiram, Ohio 4 of 7 verses connected · 45 talks Revelation Section 84 The power of godliness September 22–23, 1832 · Kirtland, Ohio 83 of 120 verses connected · 251 talks Letter Section 85 The book of the law of God November 27, 1832 · Kirtland, Ohio 3 of 12 verses connected · 13 talks Revelation Section 86 Let the wheat and the tares grow together December 6, 1832 · Kirtland, Ohio 9 of 11 verses connected · 7 talks Revelation and prophecy Section 87 “Stand ye in holy places” December 25, 1832 · Kirtland, Ohio 2 of 8 verses connected · 29 talks Revelation and prophecy Section 88 The light of truth December 27–28, 1832 and January 3, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 128 of 141 verses connected · 262 talks Revelation Section 89 A principle with promise February 27, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 12 of 21 verses connected · 29 talks Revelation Section 90 The keys of the kingdom March 8, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 9 of 37 verses connected · 39 talks Revelation Section 91 The Spirit manifesteth truth March 9, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 1 of 6 verses connected · 1 talks Revelation Section 92 A lively member March 15, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 0 of 2 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 93 Grace for grace May 6, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 51 of 53 verses connected · 148 talks Revelation Section 94 The city of the stake of Zion August 2, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 0 of 17 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 95 Build a House June 1, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 4 of 17 verses connected · 15 talks Revelation Section 96 “Made strong” June 4, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 0 of 9 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 97 The pure in heart August 2, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 11 of 28 verses connected · 24 talks Revelation Section 98 Renounce war and proclaim peace August 6, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 24 of 48 verses connected · 39 talks Revelation Section 99 “Proclaim mine everlasting gospel” August 29, 1832 · Hiram, Ohio 1 of 8 verses connected · 1 talks Revelation Section 100 An effectual door October 12, 1833 · Perrysburg, New York 10 of 17 verses connected · 25 talks Revelation Section 101 Be comforted concerning Zion December 16–17, 1833 · Kirtland, Ohio 61 of 101 verses connected · 69 talks Minutes Section 102 A form for the high council February 18–19, 1834 · Kirtland, Ohio 1 of 34 verses connected · 1 talks Revelation Section 103 The redemption of Zion must needs come by power February 24, 1834 · Kirtland, Ohio 7 of 40 verses connected · 5 talks Revelation Section 104 All things are mine April 23, 1834 · Kirtland, Ohio 13 of 86 verses connected · 22 talks Revelation Section 106 A light unto the church November 25, 1834 · Kirtland, Ohio 1 of 8 verses connected · 1 talks Instruction Section 107 Let every man learn his duty November 1831 and about March–May 1835 · Hiram, Ohio 67 of 100 verses connected · 102 talks Revelation Section 108 Let your soul be at rest December 26, 1835 · Kirtland, Ohio 8 of 8 verses connected · 2 talks Prayer Section 109 A house of prayer March 27, 1836 · Kirtland, Ohio 74 of 80 verses connected · 75 talks Vision Section 110 I will manifest myself April 3, 1836 · Kirtland, Ohio 16 of 16 verses connected · 84 talks Revelation Section 111 More treasures than one August 6, 1836 · Salem, Massachusetts 0 of 11 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 112 “Unlock the door” July 23, 1837 · Kirtland, Ohio 20 of 34 verses connected · 51 talks Revelation Section 133 Prepare ye for the coming of the Bridegroom November 3, 1831 · Hiram, Ohio 46 of 74 verses connected · 51 talks Declaration Section 134 The free exercise of conscience about August 1835 · Kirtland, Ohio 6 of 12 verses connected · 4 talks Vision Section 137 Heirs of the Celestial Kingdom January 21, 1836 · Kirtland, Ohio 10 of 10 verses connected · 29 talks

Missouri 1831–1839 · Zion in Jackson County, Far West and Liberty Jail

Revelation Section 57 The center place July 20, 1831 · Independence, Missouri 0 of 16 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 58 After much tribulation come the blessings August 1, 1831 · Independence, Missouri 30 of 65 verses connected · 129 talks Revelation Section 59 A day appointed unto you August 7, 1831 · Missouri 21 of 24 verses connected · 116 talks Revelation Section 60 Do not bury your talent August 8, 1831 · Independence, Missouri 12 of 17 verses connected · 8 talks Revelation Section 61 Be of good cheer, little children August 12, 1831 · Missouri River, Missouri 3 of 39 verses connected · 14 talks Revelation Section 62 Continue your journey August 13, 1831 · Chariton, Missouri 2 of 9 verses connected · 14 talks Revelation Section 82 Bound together by a bond and covenant April 26, 1832 · Independence, Missouri 15 of 24 verses connected · 50 talks Revelation Section 83 “Widows and orphans shall be provided for” April 30, 1832 · Independence, Missouri 4 of 6 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 105 Wait for a little season June 22, 1834 · Clay County, Missouri 12 of 41 verses connected · 20 talks Items of instruction Section 113 The root of Jesse about March 16–29, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 2 of 10 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 114 Glad tidings unto all the world April 11, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 0 of 2 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 115 “Arise and shine forth” April 26, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 8 of 19 verses connected · 53 talks Revelation Section 116 Adam-ondi-Ahman May 19, 1838 · Spring Hill, Missouri 0 of 1 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 117 What is property unto me? July 8, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 5 of 16 verses connected · 6 talks Revelation Section 118 “An effectual door shall be opened” July 8, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 1 of 6 verses connected · 3 talks Revelation Section 119 The Beginning of the Tithing July 8, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 2 of 7 verses connected · 8 talks Revelation Section 120 “Disposed of by a council” July 8, 1838 · Far West, Missouri 1 of 1 verses connected · 3 talks Letter Section 121 O God, where art thou? March 20 and about March 22, 1839 · Liberty Jail, Clay County, Missouri 37 of 46 verses connected · 234 talks Letter Section 122 All these things shall give thee experience about March 22, 1839 · Liberty, Missouri 9 of 9 verses connected · 59 talks Letter Section 123 Bring to light all the hidden things of darkness about March 22, 1839 · Liberty, Missouri 9 of 17 verses connected · 48 talks

Illinois 1839–1846 · Nauvoo, its temple and the martyrdom

Revelation Section 124 A cornerstone of Zion January 19, 1841 · Nauvoo, Illinois 89 of 145 verses connected · 58 talks Revelation Section 125 Build a city unto my name about early March 1841 · Nauvoo, Illinois 0 of 4 verses connected · 0 talks Revelation Section 126 Take especial care of your family July 9, 1841 · Nauvoo, Illinois 0 of 3 verses connected · 0 talks Letter Section 127 Deep water September 1, 1842 · Nauvoo, Illinois 4 of 12 verses connected · 5 talks Letter Section 128 A welding link September 7, 1842 · Nauvoo, Illinois 24 of 25 verses connected · 78 talks Instruction Section 129 Three grand keys February 9, 1843 · Nauvoo, Illinois 0 of 9 verses connected · 0 talks Instruction Section 130 Coupled with eternal glory April 2, 1843 · Macedonia, Illinois 21 of 23 verses connected · 82 talks Instruction Section 131 The highest glory May 16, 1843 and May 17, 1843 · Macedonia, Illinois 5 of 8 verses connected · 29 talks Revelation Section 132 A new and everlasting covenant July 12, 1843 · Nauvoo, Illinois 57 of 66 verses connected · 91 talks Declaration Section 135 “I shall die innocent” about July 1844 · Carthage, Illinois 6 of 7 verses connected · 19 talks

Iowa and the trek west 1846–1847 · Winter Quarters and the Camp of Israel

Revelation Section 136 Organized into companies January 14, 1847 · Winter Quarters, present-day Nebraska 12 of 42 verses connected · 24 talks

A worldwide Church 1847 onward · Later revelations and the Official Declarations

Vision Section 138 The vision of the redemption of the dead October 3, 1918 · Salt Lake City, Utah 59 of 60 verses connected · 96 talks Declaration Official Declaration 1 The Lord is at work with us September 24, 1890 · Salt Lake City, Utah 0 of 14 paragraphs connected · 1 talks Declaration Official Declaration 2 Every faithful, worthy man June 8, 1978 · Salt Lake City, Utah 0 of 6 paragraphs connected · 6 talks

All 138 sections and both Official Declarations. Official Declaration 2 is shown as a summary in Weak Things’ own words with a link to the official text.