[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 42:1-73 Sources. Short missions. The New Jerusalem. Only those ordained by recognized authorities may preach -from the Bible and Book of Mormon. Do not teach without the spirit. Speak and prophecy as the Comforter directs. Cast out the unrepentant. Consecrate property to the Lord. The bishop returns what the family needs. Keep the rest in the Lord's storehouse for the poor and needy. Do not return consecrated property excommunicants. Bless the sick. Do not mention Bible translation until complete. The kingdom is the keys of the church. Do not go in debt to the world unless commanded [dropped in 1835].
Book of Commandments, Book A no heading (Orson Hyde scribe): Points of Law.
Book of Commandments, Book B heading (Algernon Sidney Gilbert scribe): Laws of the Church of Christ received in the presence of twelve Elders February 9th 1831.
Book of Commandments 44 heading: A Revelation given to twelve elders assembled in Kirtland, Ohio; and also the law for the government of the church, given in the presence of the same, February, 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 13 heading: Revelation given February, 1831.
For annotations and cross-references, see D&C 42.
Page numbers: Book of Commandments (Books A, B, C) are not paginated. Here, braces enclose page number of a revelation; for example, {2} is the beginning of the second page of a revelation. Bracketed numbers such as [1] are verse numbers in the Book of Commandments 44 or 1835 Doctrine and Covenants 13 respectively.
Purple: not in the column to the right or left. (1)
-- February 9-23, 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 43. Joseph is the Lord's only authorized spokesman. If he falls, only he can name his successor. Uphold him and furnish what he needs. Day of the Lord is near. Last opportunity for the world to repent. Satan will be bound, then loosed for a season before the end. Righteous to be changed in the twinkling of an eye.
John Whitmer's version is consistent with the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants except for a few words noted in the annotation column. His version may have been written before or after 1835, but certainly after the Book of Commandments (1833).
Received in the latter part of February. MH A-1, 103.
Book of Commandments 45 heading: A Revelation to the elders of the church, assembled in Kirtland, Ohio, February, 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 14 heading: A revelation given February, 1831. (1)
-- February 9 and 23, 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 42. Go in pairs to preach the gospel. Authorized ordinations. Preach and prophesy by the Spirit. Catalog of sins. Consecrate property to the church ; bishop deeds back what is needed and retains surplus to assist the poor, purchase land, and build up the New Jerusalem. Consecrated property not to be returned to excommunicants. Elders bless the sick. Treatment of adulterers and murderers, turn criminals and liars over to civil authorities. Reconcile with members privately , elders court if needed. Public reprimands for public offenses.
"On the 9th of February, 1831, at Kirtland, in the presence of twelve elders, and according to the promise heretofore made the Lord gave the following revelation, embracing the law of the church. " Manuscript History of the Church, A-1, 95. [Follows 1835 D&C 13. ].
This section, known as "The Law" or "The Laws of the Church," consists of two revelations. Verses 1-72 were received February 9, 1831; verses 78-93, February 23, 1831. Verses 73-77 were added when the two revelations were combined in 1835 Doctrine and Covenants 13.
For a comparison of five versions showing the development of these revelations, see Doctrine and Covenants 42:1-73 and Doctrine and Covenants 42:74-93. (1)
-- about February 14, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. In response to a visit by a woman who pretended to receive commandments, laws, and other curious matters, Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 43, a revelation about the Lords pattern of revelation. (2)
-- 21 Feb. 1831
[Lucy Mack Smith] Martin Harris's note to Grandin to pay for printing the Book of Mormon falls due. (3)
-- February 23, 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 42:74-93. Deliver murderers to the law of the land. Two or more elders, and the bishop if possible, are to try adulterers. The testimony of two members of the church will convict after the presiding authorities submit the case to the church. Follow the same pattern in all other cases. Deliver robbers, thieves, and liars to the law, but workers of iniquity to the law of God. Reconcile with members privately , elders court if needed. Public reprimands for public offenses.
Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 5 (Oct. 1832): {2} heading: "Revelations: Items of Law for the Government of the Church of Christ, Given February 23, 1831".
Book of Commandments 47 heading: A Revelation to seven elders of the church, assembled in Kirtland, Ohio, given February 1831.
The Kirtland Revelations Book, 117-118 also contains a copy of this revelation. (1)
-- about February 25, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 44, a revelation about the duties of elders. (2)
-- "Latter part of February" 1831,
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 44. Call the elders together and the Lord will pour out his Spirit. They will convert many so the church will have "power to organize yourselves according to the laws of man. " Then the church's enemies will be thwarted. Care for the poor and needy.
Book of Commandments 46 heading: A Revelation to Joseph, and Sidney, given in Kirtland, Ohio, February, 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 62 heading: Revelation to Joseph Smith, jr. and Sidney Rigdon, given February, 1831.
"The latter part of February I received the following revelation which caused the church to appoint a conference to be held on the 6th of June ensuing. It was given at Kirtland February, 1831, To [DEL: me :DEL] <Joseph Smith jr. > and Sidney Rigdon. " MH-A, 103. (1)
-- March 1831 - July 1832
Translation of Matthew 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 (4)
-- 1831 Mar
[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph and Emma move to Isaac Morley farm. (5)
-- March 3, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to his brother Hyrum Smith, living in Colesville, New York, asking that he come to Kirtland and bring Joseph Smith Sr. from Fayette. (2)
-- 3 Mar. 1831
[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph tells Hyrum in Colesville to bring the Saints to Kirtland. Hyrum, Joseph Sr., and others move to Ohio, leaving Newel Knight to organize the Colesville Saints and Lucy to lead the Fayette Saints. (3)
-- March 6 or 7, 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 45. The Son reminds the Father of his blood and suffering. Believers become his sons, perform miracles. Reasons with followers. City of Enoch. Jews to gather to Jerusalem. Fulness of gospel revealed at beginning of the times of the Gentiles. Scourge and desolation at end of times of the Gentiles. Signs of second coming. Resurrection followed by destruction , conversion of the Jews, who weep for persecuting their king. Satan bound , Jesus' return. Wicked will be cast into the fire, righteous receive earthly reward. Joseph to translate the New Testament. Wars begin soon in America. Gather out of the east. Collect funds to purchase inheritance. New Jerusalem a land of peace, safety.
Manuscripts in the Church Archives, one in the hand of Edward Partridge and another in the hand of William E. McLellin, date the revelation March 6, 1831. (1)
-- March 7, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 45, a lengthy revelation concerning the salvation of mankind and the calamities of the last days. He also completed his translation work on the book of Genesis through chapter 24. (2)
-- about March 8, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith began his translation work on the Gospel of Matthew. (2)
-- March 8, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 46, a revelation concerning the gifts of the Spirit, and Doctrine & Covenants 47, a revelation calling John Whitmer to be the Church historian and recorder. (2)
-- March 8-13, 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 48. Stay in Kirtland for now, share land with immigrants, give them credit, save to buy land for new city.
Book of Commandments 51 heading: A Revelation to the bishop, and the church in Kirtland, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 64 heading: Revelation given March, 1831.
Introduction in the "History of Joseph," Times and Seasons 5, no. 2 (Jan. 15, 1844): 401: Upon inquiry how the brethren should act in regard to purchasing lands to settle upon: and where they should finally make a permanent location; I received the following revelation, given at Kirtland, March 1831.
Book of Commandments 51/Doctrine and Covenants 48. (1)
-- March 8, 1831
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 46. Admit public to meetings. Gifts of the spirit. Given to benefit all, not as signs. Seek the best gifts. Some have all.
"Revelations: Commandment, Given March 8, 1831," Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 3 (Aug. 1832): {1}.
Book of Commandments 49 heading: A Revelation to the church, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March, 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 16 heading: Revelation given March, 1831.
Evening and Morning Star/Book of Commandments 49. (1)
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 47. John Whitmer is called to be Joseph Smith's scribe and to keep a history of the church.
Kirtland Revelations Book, 12-13, heading: Hiram Portage Co [sic] Ohio March 7th 183[DEL: 2 :DEL] 1.
Book of Commandments 50 heading: A Revelation to Joseph and John, given in Kirtland, Ohio, March 1831.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 63 heading: Revelation to Joseph Smith, jr. and John Whitmer, given March, 1831.
Kirtland Revelations Book.
Hiram Portage Co [sic] Ohio March 7th 183[DEL: 2 :DEL] 1. (1)
-- about March 16, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 48, a revelation for the Saints gathering in Kirtland about purchasing land. (2)
-- about March 19, 1831
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 49, a revelation concerning the teachings of Ann Lee and the Shakers. (2)
Footnotes:
1 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
2 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
3 - Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, Edited by Lavina Fielding Anderson, 2001, Signature Books
4 - http://www.xmission.com/~research/central/resscri1.htm
5 - History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced by Scot Facer Proctor Maurine Jensen Proctor
Clair Barrus
