| September [26–28], 1830, Fayette, New
York. |
| Revelations for three Whitmer brothers, David,
Peter Jr., and John. David has been influenced by others, should have relied
on the Lord. Peter to go with Oliver on mission to the Lamanites. John to
be fully engaged in the ministry. |
| Book of Commandments 31–33 headings: (see
below) |
| 1835 Doctrine and Covenants 52 heading: Revelation
to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, jr. and John Whitmer, given September,
1830. |
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Book of Commandments 31–33 |
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| Book of Commandments 31 heading: A
Revelation to David, given
in Fayette, New-York, September, 1830. |
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| David afraid of others |
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[1] BEHOLD I say unto
you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on
me for strength as you ought: |
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Focus on the Lord
and the ministry
Gave in to others |
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[2] But your mind has been on the things
of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry
whereunto you have been called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit,
and to those who were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom
I have not commanded: |
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| Think about it |
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[3] Wherefore, you are left to inquire
for yourself at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received. |
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| Live with your father,
tend to the ministry |
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[4] And your home shall be at your father's
house, until I give unto you further commandments. |
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| Called to the ministry |
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[5] And you shall attend to the ministry in the
church, and before the world, and in the regions round about. Amen. |
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| Book of Commandments 32 heading: A
Revelation to Peter, given in Fayette, New-York, September, 1830. |
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Travel
with Oliver
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[1] BEHOLD I say unto you, Peter,
that you shall take your journey with your brother Oliver, for the time
has come, that it is expedient in me, that you shall open your mouth to
declare my gospel: |
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| Don't be afraid, take Oliver's
advice |
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[2] Therefore, fear not but give heed
unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you. |
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with Oliver |
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[3] And be you afflicted in all his
afflictions, ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer, and faith,
for his and your deliverance: |
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Red: added in 1835 |
| He has power to build church among Lamanites |
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[4] For I have given unto him power to build up
my church among your brethren, the Lamanites. |
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| Only Joseph superior to Oliver |
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[5] And none have I appointed to be
his counselor over him in the church, concerning
church matters, except it is his brother, Joseph Smith,
Jun. |
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[6] Wherefore, give heed unto these
things and be diligent in keeping my commandments, and you shall be blessed
unto eternal life. Amen. |
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| Book of Commandments 33 heading: A
Revelation to John, given in Fayette, New-York, September, 1830. |
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| John, begin preaching |
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[1] BEHOLD, I say unto you, my servant John, that
thou shalt commence from this time forth to proclaim my gospel, as with
the voice of a trump. |
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[2] And your labor shall be at your brother Philip's
Burroughs', and in that region round about,
[3] yea, wherever you can be heard, until I command
you to go from hence. |
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| Speak, don't be afraid |
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[4] And your whole labor shall be in Zion, with
all your soul, from henceforth; yea, you shall ever open your mouth in
my cause, not fearing what man can do, for I am with you. Amen.
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Minutes of September 26, 1830
D&C 31
D&C 29
New York–Pennsylvania Revelations
Doctrine and Covenants
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