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Doctrine & Covenants 121
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Doctrine & Covenants
/ Section 121
D&C Text
Read the Text at ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Earliest Manuscript at JosephSmithPapers.org
Context Helps
Historical Context and Background of D&C 121
Overview of Liberty, Missouri
Verse-Level Helps
Verses 1-6
Verses 7-10
Verses 11-16
Verses 17-25
Verses 34-40
Verses 41-46
Additional Helps
Relevant Talks, Articles, Book Chapters
D&C 121-123 Resource Guide at ChurchofJesusChrist.org
"Hyrum Smith's Liberty Jail Letters", by Kenneth L. Alford and Craig K. Manscill
"The Textual Context of Doctrine and Covenants 121–23", by Ryan J Wessel
KnoWhy #339 - What Did the Book of Mormon Teach the Early Saints about Enduring Persecution?
KnoWhy #351 - Why Does God Sometimes Allow His Saints to Be Martyred?
John W. Welch's Themes
God’s Judgment
Lord is Generous
Proper Exercise of Priesthood Power
Tribulations Precede Blessings
Location Near Where D&C 121 was Received
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Liberty Jail Historic Photo
Photo Credit: Church Archive
Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail
Artist: Greg K. Olsen
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