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1 Corinthians 15:29

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Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

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Doctrine and Covenants 124:29

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Doctrine and Covenants 127:6

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- **Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2016) · Alludes to
  Some of the most magnificent scriptural accounts of the Savior and His mission are set forth in 1 Corinthians.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/valiant-in-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Living Christ** — Joseph Anderson (October 1971) · Alludes to
  He appeared to his apostles on several different occasions following his resurrection, and, according to Apostle Paul, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-living-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Keys, Covenants, and Easter** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2026) · Reference
  At the baptismal font, I had the opportunity to explain to them the doctrine of baptism for our deceased ancestors.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/56cook?lang=eng&id=p_hwg4Y#p_hwg4Y

- **The Work of the Temple and Family History—One and the Same Work** — Benjamín De Hoyos (April 2023) · Alludes to
  After the Lord restored the sealing keys to Joseph Smith, the work of salvation on both sides of the veil began in our dispensation (see 1 Corinthians 15:22, 29; Doctrine and Covenants 128:8–18).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/28de-hoyos?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues** — Gerrit W. Gong (October 2020) · Reference
  Some years ago, a priest in Central America told me he was studying Latter-day Saint “baptism for deceased persons.” “It does seem just,” the priest said, “that God would offer every person opportunity to receive baptism, no matter when or where they lived, except little children, who ‘are alive in Christ.’ The Apostle Paul,” the priest noted, “speaks of the dead awaiting baptism and resurrection.” Vicarious temple ordinances promise all nations, kindreds, and tongues that no one need “remain...
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/24gong?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

- **A Perfect Brightness of Hope** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2020) · Reference
  Observing the Christian world in that day, we would have hoped to find someone authorized by God with true priesthood authority who could baptize us, bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, and administer all gospel ordinances necessary for exaltation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/43holland?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Catch the Wave** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2013) · Reference
  The Restoration also clarifies New Testament scriptures.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/catch-the-wave?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Scriptural Witnesses** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2007) · Reference
  John, writing in the New Testament’s book of Revelation, foresaw “another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” One specific angel held keys of responsibility for the Book of Mormon.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/scriptural-witnesses?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **The Gathering of Scattered Israel** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2006) · Reference
  Mercifully, the invitation to “come unto Christ” can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-gathering-of-scattered-israel?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Restoration of All Things** — James E. Faust (April 2006) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  The Lord has said that His work is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” It follows then that all mankind, living and dead, should have the opportunity of hearing the gospel either in this life or in the spirit world.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/the-restoration-of-all-things?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Born Again** — James E. Faust (April 2001) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  Because baptism by water and of the Spirit is essential for full salvation, in the eternal nature of things all of God’s children should have this opportunity, including those who have lived in centuries past.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/born-again?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2000) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  As regards the Resurrection, Paul asked, “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-redemption-of-the-dead-and-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Small Temples—Large Blessings** — David E. Sorensen (October 1998) · Alludes to
  Temple ordinances also provide an opportunity to strengthen our families, something so much needed today.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/small-temples-large-blessings?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **The Spirit of Elijah** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1994) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  Following His crucifixion, Jesus ministered in the spirit world, setting in motion missionary work among those who had died without hearing the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-spirit-of-elijah?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Linking the Family of Man** — David B. Haight (April 1991) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  I also made reference to the early Apostles’ teachings regarding Christ’s resurrection and the resurrection of all, including Paul’s great statement: “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/linking-the-family-of-man?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Pulling in the Gospel Net** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1986) · Alludes to
  “A temple where the innermost room is named ‘the celestial.’ A temple where the faithful perform vicarious work according to Paul’s statement on baptism for the dead (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/pulling-in-the-gospel-net?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Happiness and Joy in Temple Work** — Franklin D. Richards (October 1986) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  Second, for the dead: The ministry of Christ was not confined to the few who lived on the earth in the meridian of time, and it is not confined only to those living now.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/happiness-and-joy-in-temple-work?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **What’s the Difference?** — Derek A. Cuthbert (October 1985) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  “Then what of those who died without baptism?” I inquired, and he indicated that he had often wondered about that.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/whats-the-difference?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Rejoice in This Great Era of Temple Building** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1985) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  Paul’s question to the Corinthian Saints offers scriptural confirmation of the practice of proxy baptism in behalf of the deceased: “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/rejoice-in-this-great-era-of-temple-building?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **Learning Our Father’s Will** — Hugh W. Pinnock (October 1984) · Alludes to
  How could anyone claim that we are not Christian people if they had even a minimal understanding of the original Church as described in the New Testament, with baptism for the dead (see 1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/learning-our-fathers-will?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **The House of the Lord** — Robert L. Simpson (October 1980) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  These teenagers were performing an ordinance that was practiced during Paul’s ministry, for he wrote to the Saints of Corinth: “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/the-house-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **To Those Searching for Happiness** — N. Eldon Tanner (April 1979) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/to-those-searching-for-happiness?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Families Are Forever** — David B. Haight (October 1976) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  He proceeded to explain baptism for the dead and the resurrection.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/families-are-forever?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Prophets and Prophecy** — LeGrand Richards (October 1975) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  And we read in the prophets about how the Lord’s people would come up as saviors upon Mount Zion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/prophets-and-prophecy?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **The Redemption of the Dead** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1975) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  Then another ancient scripture, ignored or overlooked by the Christian world in general, was understood and moved into significant prominence: “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/the-redemption-of-the-dead?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Family Research** — Eldred G. Smith (October 1975) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/family-research?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way** — LeGrand Richards (April 1973) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  The other passage they couldn’t understand was the one where Paul said, “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/he-has-sent-his-messenger-to-prepare-the-way?lang=eng&id=p53#p53

- **Why Do Latter-day Saints Build Temples?** — Eldred G. Smith (October 1972) · Quote
  > “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
  Paul, preaching to the Corinthians, trying to convert them to the reality of a resurrection, asked them, “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/why-do-latter-day-saints-build-temples?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

Some of the most magnificent scriptural accounts of the Savior and His mission are set forth in 1 Corinthians.

Alludes to High confidence
The Living Christ

Joseph Anderson October 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

He appeared to his apostles on several different occasions following his resurrection, and, according to Apostle Paul, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once.

Alludes to High confidence
Keys, Covenants, and Easter

Quentin L. Cook April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

At the baptismal font, I had the opportunity to explain to them the doctrine of baptism for our deceased ancestors.

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The Work of the Temple and Family History—One and the Same Work

Benjamín De Hoyos April 2023 Saturday Afternoon Session

After the Lord restored the sealing keys to Joseph Smith, the work of salvation on both sides of the veil began in our dispensation (see 1 Corinthians 15:22, 29; Doctrine and Covenants 128:8–18).

Alludes to High confidence
All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

Gerrit W. Gong October 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

Some years ago, a priest in Central America told me he was studying Latter-day Saint “baptism for deceased persons.” “It does seem just,” the priest said, “that God would offer every person opportunity to receive baptism, no matter when or where they lived, except little children, who ‘are alive in Christ.’ The Apostle Paul,” the priest noted, “speaks of the dead awaiting baptism and resurrection.” Vicarious temple ordinances promise all nations, kindreds, and tongues that no one need “remain...

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A Perfect Brightness of Hope

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2020 Sunday Morning Session

Observing the Christian world in that day, we would have hoped to find someone authorized by God with true priesthood authority who could baptize us, bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, and administer all gospel ordinances necessary for exaltation.

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Catch the Wave

Russell M. Nelson April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Restoration also clarifies New Testament scriptures.

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Scriptural Witnesses

Russell M. Nelson October 2007 Saturday Afternoon Session

John, writing in the New Testament’s book of Revelation, foresaw “another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” One specific angel held keys of responsibility for the Book of Mormon.

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The Gathering of Scattered Israel

Russell M. Nelson October 2006 Sunday Morning Session

Mercifully, the invitation to “come unto Christ” can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel.

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The Restoration of All Things

James E. Faust April 2006 Sunday Morning Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Born Again

James E. Faust April 2001 Sunday Morning Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus

D. Todd Christofferson October 2000 Saturday Morning Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Small Temples—Large Blessings

David E. Sorensen October 1998 Sunday Morning Session

Temple ordinances also provide an opportunity to strengthen our families, something so much needed today.

Alludes to High confidence
The Spirit of Elijah

Russell M. Nelson October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Linking the Family of Man

David B. Haight April 1991 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Pulling in the Gospel Net

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1986 Sunday Morning Session

“A temple where the innermost room is named ‘the celestial.’ A temple where the faithful perform vicarious work according to Paul’s statement on baptism for the dead (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
Happiness and Joy in Temple Work

Franklin D. Richards October 1986 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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What’s the Difference?

Derek A. Cuthbert October 1985 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Rejoice in This Great Era of Temple Building

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1985 Sunday Morning Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

Quote High confidence
Learning Our Father’s Will

Hugh W. Pinnock October 1984 Sunday Afternoon Session

How could anyone claim that we are not Christian people if they had even a minimal understanding of the original Church as described in the New Testament, with baptism for the dead (see 1 Cor.

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The House of the Lord

Robert L. Simpson October 1980 Saturday Morning Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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To Those Searching for Happiness

N. Eldon Tanner April 1979 Saturday Morning Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Families Are Forever

David B. Haight October 1976 Friday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Prophets and Prophecy

LeGrand Richards October 1975 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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The Redemption of the Dead

Boyd K. Packer October 1975 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Family Research

Eldred G. Smith October 1975 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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He Has Sent His Messenger to Prepare the Way

LeGrand Richards April 1973 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Why Do Latter-day Saints Build Temples?

Eldred G. Smith October 1972 Friday Afternoon Session

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then

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Chapter 36: In the Realm of Disembodied Spirits

James E. Talmage

From these and other scriptures it is evident that the ministry of Christ among the disembodied was foreseen, predicted, and accomplished.

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