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Chapter 1

Doctrine and Covenants 1:23

Verse 23 59

That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.

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rulers.

Psalms 119:46 Matthew 10:18 Acts 9:15 Doctrine and Covenants 124:3 Doctrine and Covenants 124:16 Doctrine and Covenants 124:107

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fulness

Romans 15:29

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weak

1 Corinthians 1:27

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young

1 Chronicles 29:1

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kings,

Psalms 119:46

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simple,

Proverbs 9:4

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commanded,

Isaiah 34:16

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kings

Matthew 10:18

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kings,

Acts 9:15

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fulness

Romans 15:29

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foolish

1 Corinthians 1:27

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glorying

1 Corinthians 5:6

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heareth

1 John 4:6

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younger

1 Nephi 7:8

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commandments;

Doctrine and Covenants 1:17

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every creature.

Doctrine and Covenants 18:28

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weak

Doctrine and Covenants 35:13

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language

Doctrine and Covenants 67:5

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come

Doctrine and Covenants 84:119

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kings

Doctrine and Covenants 124:3

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- **That All May Be Edified** — Chad H Webb (October 2025) · Reference
  In our homes and Church meetings, as we focus on Jesus Christ, teach His doctrine, and learn diligently, we invite the Holy Ghost to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him, which is the aim of all gospel teaching and learning.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng&id=p_oPnSZ#p_oPnSZ

- **The Times of Restitution of All Things** — David A. Bednar (April 2025) · Reference
  Under the direction of the Father and the Son, the resurrected John the Baptist restored, in 1829, the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/41bednar?lang=eng&id=p_zBDje#p_zBDje

- **Divine Helps for Mortality** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2025) · Reference
  Other God-given helps for making right choices are the manifestations of the Holy Ghost.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/47oaks?lang=eng&id=p_v3UqI#p_v3UqI

- **“Ye Are My Friends”** — David L. Buckner (October 2024) · Reference
  In December of 1832, as “appearances of troubles among the nations” were becoming “more visible” than at any time since the organization of the Church, Latter-day Saint leaders in Kirtland, Ohio, gathered for a conference.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/25buckner?lang=eng&id=p_qzoHB#p_qzoHB

- **Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2020) · Reference
  In the face of persecution, Hyrum exhibited faith in the Lord’s promises, including a guarantee to escape his enemies if he so chose.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/12ballard?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon** — Ulisses Soares (April 2020) · Reference
  While meeting with the elders of the Church on one occasion, the Prophet Joseph Smith declared: “Take away the Book of Mormon, and the revelations, and where is our religion?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/23soares?lang=eng&id=p1#p1

- **He Goes before Us** — Henry B. Eyring (April 2020) · Reference
  Although missionary work was needed to gather Israel, the Lord inspired His leaders to teach the Twelve, who became some of our early missionaries, “Remember you are not to go to other nations, till you receive your endowment.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/35eyring?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Our Good Shepherd** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2017) · Reference
  The impact of distinguishing between the outward characteristics of an individual and the individual himself is central to the novel Les Misérables, by the French author Victor Hugo.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Winning the War against Evil** — James J. Hamula (October 2008) · Reference
  “For they [referring to Michael and his angels] have overcome him [referring to the devil] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto death.” Do not miss the significance of this declaration.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/winning-the-war-against-evil?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Repentance and Conversion** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2007) · Reference
  With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/repentance-and-conversion?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Golden Years** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2003) · Alludes to
  When the Presidency and the Twelve meet together, we combine 1,161 years of life with an astonishing variety of experiences.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/the-golden-years?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **Developing Inner Strength** — Mary Ellen W. Smoot (April 2002) · Alludes to
  Just a few weeks ago I received a call from the Area President in the Europe Central Area.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/developing-inner-strength?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Being a Righteous Husband and Father** — Howard W. Hunter (October 1994) · Alludes to
  You who hold the priesthood have the responsibility, unless disabled, to provide temporal support for your wife and children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/being-a-righteous-husband-and-father?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **For Time and All Eternity** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1993) · Reference
  The plan of happiness requires the righteous union of male and female, man and woman, husband and wife.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/for-time-and-all-eternity?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1987) · Alludes to
  Excluding the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants is by far the greatest external witness and evidence which we have from the Lord that the Book of Mormon is true.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/the-book-of-mormon-and-the-doctrine-and-covenants?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **The Heritage of Royal Families** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1979) · Alludes to
  Complete your four-generation family group records and pedigree chart.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/the-heritage-of-royal-families?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **We, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints** — Marion G. Romney (April 1979) · Alludes to
  “As early as the summer of 1830, the Prophet, acting under Divine commandment, was engaged in copying and arranging the revelations received up to that time, evidently with a view to their publication in book form.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/04/we-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **The Lord Is Hastening His Work** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2025) · Reference
  We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/27cook?lang=eng&id=p_sxBBj#p_sxBBj

- **This Day** — Ronald A. Rasband (October 2022) · Quote
  > fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.”
  On another occasion, my wife, Melanie, and I met with King Letsie III of Lesotho and his wife at their home.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/17rasband?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Conversion to the Will of God** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2022) · Quote
  > fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.” That
  In the Lord’s preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, a big-picture declaration of the Lord’s purpose for us was set forth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/29cook?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Plain and Precious Truths** — Gary E. Stevenson (October 2015) · Quote
  > “That the fulness of [the] gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the [earth], and before kings and rulers.”
  I stand before you as evidence of the words of the Lord recorded in the first section of the Doctrine and Covenants: “That the fulness of [the] gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the [earth], and before kings and rulers.” These words are preceded by the Lord’s declaration which demonstrates the love of a Father for His children: “Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Sm...
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/plain-and-precious-truths?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Through God’s Eyes** — Dale G. Renlund (October 2015) · Quote
  > “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.”
  My call gives ample evidence to the truthfulness of the Lord’s statement early in this dispensation: “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.” I am one of those weak and simple.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/through-gods-eyes?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Our Personal Ministries** — Hugo E. Martinez (October 2014) · Reference
  Likewise, being a good example of a disciple of Jesus Christ is our best letter of introduction to those with whom we can share His gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/our-personal-ministries?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **You Matter to Him** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2011) · Reference
  Second, the Lord entrusts “the fulness of [His] gospel [to] be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.” He has chosen “the weak things of the world [to] come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones” and to put to shame “the things which are mighty.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/you-matter-to-him?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **Couple Missionaries: Blessings from Sacrifice and Service** — Robert D. Hales (April 2005) · Quote
  > that the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.”
  Allow me to share some of the miraculous blessings from letters and accounts I have received over the past four years.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/couple-missionaries-blessings-from-sacrifice-and-service?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **A Work for Me to Do** — Julie B. Beck (April 2005) · Alludes to
  I marveled all that night at what I had seen.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/a-work-for-me-to-do?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Opportunity to Testify** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2004) · Alludes to
  “And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge” (D&C 1:23, 26, 28).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/the-opportunity-to-testify?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Content with the Things Allotted unto Us** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 2000) · Alludes to
  Their meekness and larger capacity for spiritual contentment may be one reason why God uses the weak of the world to accomplish His work (see D&C 1:19, 23; 35:13; 133:58–59; 1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/content-with-the-things-allotted-unto-us?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **A Voice of Warning** — Henry B. Eyring (October 1998) · Quote
  > “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world”
  And then later, “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world” (D&C 1:23).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/a-voice-of-warning?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Five Loaves and Two Fishes** — James E. Faust (April 1994) · Quote
  > “that the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers”
  Some months ago, as Elder Spencer J.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/five-loaves-and-two-fishes?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **A Tribute to the Rank and File of the Church** — Boyd K. Packer (April 1980) · Quote
  > “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world”
  Above all, the Lord Himself appeared and reappeared, “That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world” (D&C 1:23).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/a-tribute-to-the-rank-and-file-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

That All May Be Edified

Chad H Webb October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

In our homes and Church meetings, as we focus on Jesus Christ, teach His doctrine, and learn diligently, we invite the Holy Ghost to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him, which is the aim of all gospel teaching and learning.

Reference Verified
The Times of Restitution of All Things

David A. Bednar April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

Under the direction of the Father and the Son, the resurrected John the Baptist restored, in 1829, the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins.

Reference Verified
Divine Helps for Mortality

Dallin H. Oaks April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

Other God-given helps for making right choices are the manifestations of the Holy Ghost.

Reference Verified
“Ye Are My Friends”

David L. Buckner October 2024 Saturday Afternoon Session

In December of 1832, as “appearances of troubles among the nations” were becoming “more visible” than at any time since the organization of the Church, Latter-day Saint leaders in Kirtland, Ohio, gathered for a conference.

Reference Verified
Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?

M. Russell Ballard April 2020 Saturday Morning Session

In the face of persecution, Hyrum exhibited faith in the Lord’s promises, including a guarantee to escape his enemies if he so chose.

Reference Verified
The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

Ulisses Soares April 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

While meeting with the elders of the Church on one occasion, the Prophet Joseph Smith declared: “Take away the Book of Mormon, and the revelations, and where is our religion?

Reference Verified
He Goes before Us

Henry B. Eyring April 2020 Saturday Evening Session

Although missionary work was needed to gather Israel, the Lord inspired His leaders to teach the Twelve, who became some of our early missionaries, “Remember you are not to go to other nations, till you receive your endowment.”

Reference Verified
Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

The impact of distinguishing between the outward characteristics of an individual and the individual himself is central to the novel Les Misérables, by the French author Victor Hugo.

Reference Verified
Winning the War against Evil

James J. Hamula October 2008 Priesthood Session

“For they [referring to Michael and his angels] have overcome him [referring to the devil] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto death.” Do not miss the significance of this declaration.

Reference Verified
Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.

Reference Verified
The Golden Years

Boyd K. Packer April 2003 Sunday Afternoon Session

When the Presidency and the Twelve meet together, we combine 1,161 years of life with an astonishing variety of experiences.

Alludes to High confidence
Developing Inner Strength

Mary Ellen W. Smoot April 2002 Saturday Morning Session

Just a few weeks ago I received a call from the Area President in the Europe Central Area.

Alludes to High confidence
Being a Righteous Husband and Father

Howard W. Hunter October 1994 Priesthood Session

You who hold the priesthood have the responsibility, unless disabled, to provide temporal support for your wife and children.

Alludes to High confidence
For Time and All Eternity

Boyd K. Packer October 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

The plan of happiness requires the righteous union of male and female, man and woman, husband and wife.

Reference Verified
The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants

Ezra Taft Benson April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session

Excluding the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants is by far the greatest external witness and evidence which we have from the Lord that the Book of Mormon is true.

Alludes to High confidence
The Heritage of Royal Families

Royden G. Derrick April 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

Complete your four-generation family group records and pedigree chart.

Alludes to High confidence
We, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Marion G. Romney April 1979 Sunday Morning Session

“As early as the summer of 1830, the Prophet, acting under Divine commandment, was engaged in copying and arranging the revelations received up to that time, evidently with a view to their publication in book form.

Alludes to High confidence
The Lord Is Hastening His Work

Quentin L. Cook October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.

Reference Verified
This Day

Ronald A. Rasband October 2022 Saturday Morning Session

fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.”

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Conversion to the Will of God

Quentin L. Cook April 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.” That

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Plain and Precious Truths

Gary E. Stevenson October 2015 Sunday Morning Session

“That the fulness of [the] gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the [earth], and before kings and rulers.”

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Through God’s Eyes

Dale G. Renlund October 2015 Sunday Morning Session

“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.”

Quote Verified
Our Personal Ministries

Hugo E. Martinez October 2014 Sunday Afternoon Session

Likewise, being a good example of a disciple of Jesus Christ is our best letter of introduction to those with whom we can share His gospel.

Reference Verified
You Matter to Him

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2011 Saturday Morning Session

Second, the Lord entrusts “the fulness of [His] gospel [to] be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.” He has chosen “the weak things of the world [to] come forth and break down the mighty and strong ones” and to put to shame “the things which are mighty.”

Reference Verified
Couple Missionaries: Blessings from Sacrifice and Service

Robert D. Hales April 2005 Saturday Afternoon Session

that the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world.”

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A Work for Me to Do

Julie B. Beck April 2005 General Young Women Meeting

I marveled all that night at what I had seen.

Alludes to High confidence
The Opportunity to Testify

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2004 Sunday Morning Session

“And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge” (D&C 1:23, 26, 28).

Alludes to High confidence
Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

Neal A. Maxwell April 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

Their meekness and larger capacity for spiritual contentment may be one reason why God uses the weak of the world to accomplish His work (see D&C 1:19, 23; 35:13; 133:58–59; 1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
A Voice of Warning

Henry B. Eyring October 1998 Saturday Afternoon Session

“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world”

Quote High confidence
Five Loaves and Two Fishes

James E. Faust April 1994 Saturday Morning Session

“that the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers”

Quote High confidence
A Tribute to the Rank and File of the Church

Boyd K. Packer April 1980 Sunday Morning Session

“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world”

Quote High confidence

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Fulness
Gospel
Kings, Earthly
Missionary Work
Proclaim
Ruler
Simple
Weak, Weaker