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Chapter 121

Doctrine and Covenants 121:34

Verse 34 39

Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen?

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References from this verse

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called,

Matthew 20:16 Matthew 22:14 Luke 13:23 Doctrine and Covenants 63:31 Doctrine and Covenants 95:5

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glory

Matthew 6:2

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called,

Matthew 22:14

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few

Luke 13:23

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excuse.

Luke 14:18

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glory

3 Nephi 13:2

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praise

Doctrine and Covenants 58:39

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few

Doctrine and Covenants 63:31

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chosen.

Doctrine and Covenants 95:5

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- **Hosanna to the Most High God** — Ronald A. Rasband (April 2023) · Reference
  The Lord knows firsthand that mortality is hard.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/53rasband?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **God Will Do Something Unimaginable** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2020) · Reference
  Think of Joseph Smith the Prophet while imprisoned in Liberty Jail, how he pled for relief for the suffering Saints.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/28uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **What Manner of Men and Women Ought Ye to Be?** — Lynn G. Robbins (April 2011) · Alludes to
  How do parents teach these attributes to their children?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/what-manner-of-men-and-women-ought-ye-to-be?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Woman—Of Infinite Worth** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1989) · Alludes to
  The Prophet Joseph Smith was taught this lesson while unjustly incarcerated in Liberty Jail—scene of so few rights, so little freedom, and so much abusive authority.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/woman-of-infinite-worth?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil** — Alvin R. Dyer (October 1971) · Alludes to
  The effect that both good and bad habits have on our lives is all too real to be ignored.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-nobility-of-man-in-choosing-good-over-evil?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **About His Business** — Patrick Kearon (April 2026) · Reference
  I came to understand why everyone serves one another in a ward or branch: it affords us all the opportunity to pursue Christ and His virtues—such as charity, humility, meekness, forgiveness, and love—with people who may be very different to us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/13kearon?lang=eng&id=p_lkpWX#p_lkpWX

- **Spiritually Whole in Him** — Camille N. Johnson (April 2025) · Reference
  “Many are called, but few [choose to be] chosen.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/14johnson?lang=eng&id=p_d8lHT#p_d8lHT

- **What Is True?** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2022) · Reference
  Abuse constitutes the influence of the adversary.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/19nelson?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Put On Thy Strength, O Zion** — David A. Bednar (October 2022) · Reference
  “Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/46bednar?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Ministering with the Power and Authority of God** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2018) · Reference
  Brethren, we hold the holy priesthood of God!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/ministering-with-the-power-and-authority-of-god?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Pride and the Priesthood** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2010) · Reference
  Pride is a switch that turns off priesthood power.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/pride-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Opening Our Hearts** — Gerald N. Lund (April 2008) · Reference
  “Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/opening-our-hearts?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Tender Mercies of the Lord** — David A. Bednar (April 2005) · Alludes to
  “Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men” (D&C 121:34–35; emphasis added).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/the-tender-mercies-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Did You Get the Right Message?** — James E. Faust (April 2004) · Reference
  One message missed by so many in our time is the word of the Lord commanding us to “keep [ourselves] unspotted from the world.” We are told that many are called “but few are chosen,” and the reason is that “their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/did-you-get-the-right-message?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Personal Priesthood Responsibility** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2003) · Reference
  I belong to a wonderful priesthood quorum.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/personal-priesthood-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could** — James E. Faust (October 2002) · Reference
  To stay on the right track, we must honor and sustain those who hold the presiding priesthood keys.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/i-believe-i-can-i-knew-i-could?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Being a Righteous Husband and Father** — Howard W. Hunter (October 1994) · Alludes to
  You who hold the priesthood must not be abusive in your relationship with children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/being-a-righteous-husband-and-father?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **A Child’s Love Matured** — Albert Choules, Jr. (April 1994) · Alludes to
  In contrast, a thoughtless and domineering man may mock the phrase “reproving betimes with sharpness.” Indeed he may reprove sharply, ofttimes with raised voice, mouthing vulgar words and phrases, even punctuated with vile physical acts or other kinds of abuse.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/a-childs-love-matured?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Premortality, a Glorious Reality** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1985) · Alludes to
  Premortality is not a relaxing doctrine.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/premortality-a-glorious-reality?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

- **Spiritual Power** — Devere Harris (October 1984) · Alludes to
  “That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven.” (D&C 121:34–36.) Now, brothers and sisters, what were the powers of Heaven?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/spiritual-power?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Priesthood—Authority and Power** — H. Burke Peterson (April 1976) · Alludes to
  “That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:34–36.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/priesthood-authority-and-power?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **For They Loved the Praise of Men More Than the Praise of God** — N. Eldon Tanner (October 1975) · Alludes to
  “That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven.” (D&C 121:34–36.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/for-they-loved-the-praise-of-men-more-than-the-praise-of-god?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Divine Power of Repentance** — Bernard P. Brockbank (October 1974) · Alludes to
  Some trifle with the priesthood of God and destroy and make mockery out of its power.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/the-divine-power-of-repentance?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect** — Harold B. Lee (October 1973) · Alludes to
  But now there is a warning: Despite that calling which is spoken of in the scriptures as “foreordination,” we have another inspired declaration: “Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/understanding-who-we-are-brings-self-respect?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **The Purpose of Life: To Be Proved** — Franklin D. Richards (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:34–35.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-purpose-of-life-to-be-proved?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **The Things That Matter Most** — A. Theodore Tuttle (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Strengthen Thy Brethren”** — Robert L. Simpson (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:34–36.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/strengthen-thy-brethren?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Hosanna to the Most High God

Ronald A. Rasband April 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Lord knows firsthand that mortality is hard.

Reference Verified
God Will Do Something Unimaginable

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

Think of Joseph Smith the Prophet while imprisoned in Liberty Jail, how he pled for relief for the suffering Saints.

Reference Verified
What Manner of Men and Women Ought Ye to Be?

Lynn G. Robbins April 2011 Sunday Afternoon Session

How do parents teach these attributes to their children?

Alludes to High confidence
Woman—Of Infinite Worth

Russell M. Nelson October 1989 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Prophet Joseph Smith was taught this lesson while unjustly incarcerated in Liberty Jail—scene of so few rights, so little freedom, and so much abusive authority.

Alludes to High confidence
The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil

Alvin R. Dyer October 1971 Sunday Morning Session

The effect that both good and bad habits have on our lives is all too real to be ignored.

Alludes to High confidence
About His Business

Patrick Kearon April 2026 Saturday Morning Session

I came to understand why everyone serves one another in a ward or branch: it affords us all the opportunity to pursue Christ and His virtues—such as charity, humility, meekness, forgiveness, and love—with people who may be very different to us.

Reference Verified
Spiritually Whole in Him

Camille N. Johnson April 2025 Saturday Morning Session

“Many are called, but few [choose to be] chosen.”

Reference Verified
What Is True?

Russell M. Nelson October 2022 Saturday Morning Session

Abuse constitutes the influence of the adversary.

Reference Verified
Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

David A. Bednar October 2022 Sunday Morning Session

“Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men.”

Reference Verified
Ministering with the Power and Authority of God

Russell M. Nelson April 2018 General Priesthood Session

Brethren, we hold the holy priesthood of God!

Reference Verified
Pride and the Priesthood

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2010 Priesthood Session

Pride is a switch that turns off priesthood power.

Reference Verified
Opening Our Hearts

Gerald N. Lund April 2008 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men.”

Reference Verified
The Tender Mercies of the Lord

David A. Bednar April 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men” (D&C 121:34–35; emphasis added).

Alludes to High confidence
Did You Get the Right Message?

James E. Faust April 2004 Sunday Morning Session

One message missed by so many in our time is the word of the Lord commanding us to “keep [ourselves] unspotted from the world.” We are told that many are called “but few are chosen,” and the reason is that “their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world.”

Reference Verified
Personal Priesthood Responsibility

Russell M. Nelson October 2003 Priesthood Session

I belong to a wonderful priesthood quorum.

Reference Verified
I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could

James E. Faust October 2002 Priesthood Session

To stay on the right track, we must honor and sustain those who hold the presiding priesthood keys.

Reference Verified
Being a Righteous Husband and Father

Howard W. Hunter October 1994 Priesthood Session

You who hold the priesthood must not be abusive in your relationship with children.

Alludes to High confidence
A Child’s Love Matured

Albert Choules, Jr. April 1994 Saturday Morning Session

In contrast, a thoughtless and domineering man may mock the phrase “reproving betimes with sharpness.” Indeed he may reprove sharply, ofttimes with raised voice, mouthing vulgar words and phrases, even punctuated with vile physical acts or other kinds of abuse.

Alludes to High confidence
Premortality, a Glorious Reality

Neal A. Maxwell October 1985 Saturday Morning Session

Premortality is not a relaxing doctrine.

Alludes to High confidence
Spiritual Power

Devere Harris October 1984 Saturday Afternoon Session

“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven.” (D&C 121:34–36.) Now, brothers and sisters, what were the powers of Heaven?

Alludes to High confidence
Priesthood—Authority and Power

H. Burke Peterson April 1976 Priesthood Session

“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:34–36.)

Alludes to High confidence
For They Loved the Praise of Men More Than the Praise of God

N. Eldon Tanner October 1975 Priesthood Session

“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven.” (D&C 121:34–36.)

Alludes to High confidence
The Divine Power of Repentance

Bernard P. Brockbank October 1974 Saturday Afternoon Session

Some trifle with the priesthood of God and destroy and make mockery out of its power.

Alludes to High confidence
Understanding Who We Are Brings Self-Respect

Harold B. Lee October 1973 Friday Morning Session

But now there is a warning: Despite that calling which is spoken of in the scriptures as “foreordination,” we have another inspired declaration: “Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen.

Alludes to High confidence
The Purpose of Life: To Be Proved

Franklin D. Richards October 1971 Friday Morning Session

“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:34–35.)

Alludes to High confidence
The Things That Matter Most

A. Theodore Tuttle October 1971 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men.

Alludes to High confidence
“Strengthen Thy Brethren”

Robert L. Simpson October 1971 Priesthood Session

“That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness.” (D&C 121:34–36.)

Alludes to High confidence

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