Doctrine and Covenants Sections 81-100

Doctrine and Covenants Section 81

When: March 1832
Where: Hiram, Portage County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith for Frederick G. Williams
What: The First Presidency holds the keys to the kingdom. If Frederick Williams is faithful, he will have eternal life.
First published as section 79 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 82

When: April 26, 1832 (Thursday)
Where: Jackson County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Newel K. Whitney (through Joseph Smith)
What: Where much is given, much is required. The Lord is bound when we obey.
First published as section 86 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 83

When: April 30, 1832
Where: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Widowed women and children's rights to the benefits of the Church storehouse.
First published in The Evening and the Morning Star (January 1833) and included as section 88 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants Section 84

When: September 22–23, 1832 (Saturday-Sunday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith and the six Elders, through the prophet Joseph
What: Instructions for building a temple in Jackson County, the oath and covenant of the priesthood.
First published as section 4 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants Section 85

When: November 27, 1832 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Extract of a letter from Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps
What: Inheritances of Zion are received through consecration.
First published in The Evening and the Morning Star (January 1833) and included as section 85 in the 1876 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants Section 86

When: December 6, 1832 (Thursday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Explanation of the parable of the wheat and the tares found in Matthew 13.
First published as section 6 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 87

When: December 25, 1832 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Prophecy concerning the Civil War.
First published in the Pearl of Great Price in 1851 and included as section 87 in the 1876 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants

Doctrine and Covenants Section 88

When: December 27, 1832 (Thursday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: "Olive Leaf" revelation. Contains major doctrine, including the resurrection and doctrine of the kingdom, duty of the Elders, solemn assembly, construction of a house of worship, and organization of the School of the Prophets.
First published: Verses 117–126 and 127–137 were published in The Evening and the Morning Star. Verses 1–116 were published on a broadsheet in December 1833 or January 1834. The entire revelation was included as section 7 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Kirtland Quarry

Section 88 Highlighted Verses

For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things (D&C 88:40).

Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand. That ye may be prepared in all things when I shall send you again to magnify the calling whereunto I have called you, and the mission with which I have commissioned you (D&C 88:78, 80).

And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yeah, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by
faith (D&C 88:118).

And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bonds of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace (D&C 88:125).

Doctrine and Covenants Section 89

When: February 27, 1833 (Wednesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: The Word of Wisdom is set forth.
First published on a broadsheet in December 1833 or January 1834 and included as section 80 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 89 Highlighted Verses

And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their naval and marrow to their bones; And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures: And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint (D&C 89:18–20).

Doctrine and Covenants Section 90

When: March 8, 1833 (Friday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams are equal with Joseph in holding the keys of the kingdom; direction for the First Presidency.
First published as section 84 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 90 Highlighted Verses

Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another (D&C 90:24).

Doctrine and Covenants Section 91

When: March 9, 1833 (Saturday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: It is not necessary for Joseph to translate the apocrypha; the apocrypha is beneficial when read with the Spirit.
First published as section 92 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

What is the Apocrypha?

The books of the Apocrypha are of Jewish origin, and they were circulated in Palestine at the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament periods. The original texts and subsequent early copies vanished in Palestine so that only Greek and Latin copies survived for more than a millennium. For various reasons the books of the Apocrypha were not included in the Hebrew canon, established by the third century AD. However, it would be incorrect to believe that some of the books of the Apocrypha were never considered as inspired or authoritative (canonical) by groups of Jews during this period.

Fragment of the Septuagint from the second century B.C.

The following books were not included in the later canon of the Hebrew scriptures, but today most of them are included in Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Slavonic Bibles, and are printed in a separate section of many Protestant Bibles called "the Apocrypha."

Books of the Apocrypha

First Book of Esdras
Book of Tobit
Book of Judith
Maccabees 1–4
Wisdom of Solomon
Odes
Prayer of Manasseh (included in Odes)
Ecclesiasticus (or Sirach)
Psalms of Solomon
Baruch
Letter of Jeremiah (included in Baruch)
Prayer of Azariah (included in Baruch)
Song of the Three Jews (included in Daniel)
Susanna (included in Daniel)
Bel and the Dragon (included in Daniel)

1828 KJV

1828 KJV Apocrypha

Section 91 Highlighted Verses

Therefore, whoso readeth it, let him understand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth; And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit therefrom (D&C 91:4–5).

Doctrine and Covenants Section 92

When: March 15, 1833 (Friday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith for Frederick G. Williams
What: The Lord receives Frederick G. Williams into the United Order.
First published as section 93 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 92 Highlighted Verses

And again, I say unto you my servant Frederick G. Williams, you shall be a lively member in this order; and inasmuch as you are faithful in keeping all former commandments you shall be blessed forever. Amen. (D&C 92:2).

Doctrine and Covenants Section 93

When: March 6, 1833 (Wednesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Verse 53 directed the Prophet to "hasten" the translation of the scriptures. Both John the Apostle and John the Baptist have been identified with material quoted in section 93.
First published as section 82 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 93 Highlighted Verses

And John saw and bore record of the fullness of my glory, and the fullness of John's record is hereafter to be revealed. And he bore record, saying: I saw his glory, that he was in the beginning, before the world was (D&C 93:6–7).

And, verily I say unto you, that it is my will that you should hasten to translate my scriptures, and to obtain a knowledge of history, and of countries, and of kingdoms, and laws of God and man, and all this for the salvation of Zion. Amen. (D&C 93:53).

Historical Notes on Section 93

The inspired translation of the New Testament was temporarily completed on February 2, 1833, but work on the Old Testament continued until July 2, 1833.
This revelation is of major doctrinal importance because it contains ancient text material from either John the Apostle or John the Baptist.
John Taylor and Orson Pratt both believed the record was of John the Baptist.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 94

When: May 6, 1833 (Monday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: Gave specific notice to two sacred buildings to be constructed in Kirtland: 1) the house for the Presidency and 2) a house for printing.
First published as section 83 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 94 Highlighted Verses

And again, verily I say unto you, my friends, a commandment I give unto you, that ye shall commence a work of laying out and preparing a beginning and foundation of the city of the stake of Zion, here in the land of Kirtland, beginning at my house. And it must be done according to the pattern which I have given unto
you (D&C 94:1–2).

Historical Notes on Section 94

In accordance with this revelation, a printing office was built next to the temple.
This building also served as the office for the Presidency of the School of the Prophets.
The building was completed near the end of 1834 and immediately put to use.
On January 16, 1838, the entire building was burned to the ground.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 95

When: June 1, 1833 (Saturday) (TPJS— Monday, June 3)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: During a conference of high priests, it was decided that the dimensions of the house for the School of the Prophets should be specified (the building was given as a commandment in section 88). Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Frederick G. Williams saw the building in a vision.
First published as section 95 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 95 Highlighted Verses

Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you whom I love, and whom I love I also chasten that their sins may be forgiven, for with the chastisement I prepare a way for their deliverance in all things out of temptation, and I have loved you. Wherefore, ye must needs be chastened and stand rebuked before my face; for ye have sinned against me a very grievous sin, in that ye have not considered the great commandment in all things, that I have given unto you concerning the building
of mine house (D&C 95:1–3).

Historical Notes on Section 95

On May 4, 1833, a conference of high priests met in Kirtland to consider the commandment from section 88 to build a house for the School of the Prophets.
On June 3, 1833, during another conference, the Prophet inquired of the Lord as to the dimensions of the building and section 95 was given.
Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Frederick G. Williams (First Presidency) were shown the house in this vision prior to its construction.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 96

When: June 4, 1833 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: "A council of high priests [met] to investigate the subject of Purch[as]ing the brick tavern and farm owned by Pete French."
First published as section 96 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 97

When: August 2, 1833 (Friday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: This revelation deals particularly with the affairs of the saints in Zion, Jackson County, Missouri, in response to the Prophet's inquiry of the Lord for information. Members of the Church in Missouri were at this time subjected to severe persecution, and on July 23, 1833, had been forced to sign an agreement to leave Jackson County.
First published as section 81 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Section 97 Highlighted Verses

Verily, I say unto you, that it is my will that a house should be built unto me in the land of Zion, like unto the pattern which I have given you. Yea, let it be built speedily, by the tithing of my people. Behold, this is the tithing and the sacrifice which I, the Lord, require at their hands, that there may be a house built unto me for the salvation of Zion—For a place of thanksgiving for all saints, and for a place of instruction for all those who are called to the work of the ministry in all their several callings and offices (D&C 97:10–13).

Doctrine and Covenants Section 98

When: August 6, 1833 (Tuesday)
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Who: Joseph Smith
What: This revelation came because of the persecution of the saints in Missouri.
First published as section 85 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 99

When: August 1832
Where: Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio (Hiram, Portage County, Ohio, as per the "Kirtland Revelation Book")
Who: Joseph Smith
What: John Murdock is called to serve in the "eastern countries."
First published as section 78 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 100

When: October 12, 1833 (Saturday)
Where: Perrysburg, New York
Who: Joseph Smith
What: It was revealed that the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon's families were well and that Sidney should be a spokesman for Joseph Smith.
First published as section 94 in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.