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Chapter 20

Doctrine and Covenants 20:59

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They are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.

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- **The Times of Restitution of All Things** — David A. Bednar (April 2025) · Reference
  As Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, he received revelations indicating that the Church of Jesus Christ would be reestablished.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/41bednar?lang=eng&id=p_hf0Ar#p_hf0Ar

- **Be One with Christ** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2024) · Reference
  The doctrine, principles, sacraments, and practices that the Lord established through Joseph Smith, the Prophet of the Restoration, are truly seminal.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/27cook?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **WeAre The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints** — Reyna I. Aburto (April 2022) · Reference
  From the beginning, God has sought to gather and organize His children “to bring to pass [our] immortality and eternal life.” With that purpose in mind, He has instructed us to build places of worship where we receive knowledge and the ordinances of salvation and exaltation; make and keep covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ; are endowed with “the power of godliness”; and gather together often to remember Jesus and strengthen each other in Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/13aburto?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper** — L. Tom Perry (April 1996) · Alludes to
  Shortly after Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the priesthood from heavenly messengers in 1829, they were shown in revelation how they should proceed to organize the Church again on earth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/sacrament-of-the-lords-supper?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”** — Kristin M. Yee (April 2026) · Reference
  The Savior did not limit His ministering to His family and close associations.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/14yee?lang=eng&id=p_yCK3S#p_yCK3S

- **Divine Authority, Sublime Young Men** — Steven J. Lund (April 2025) · Quote
  > are “to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ”
  The Doctrine and Covenants explains that deacons and teachers are “to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:59).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/22lund?lang=eng&id=p_cdSJI#p_cdSJI

- **Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints** — John A. McCune (April 2020) · Reference
  This invitation to “come unto Christ” has specific implications for Latter-day Saints.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/24mccune?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand** — Douglas D. Holmes (April 2018) · Reference
  In much the same way that angels are authorized messengers sent by God to declare His word and thereby build faith, we who hold the Aaronic Priesthood have been ordained to “teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.” To preach the gospel is a priesthood duty.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/what-every-aaronic-priesthood-holder-needs-to-understand?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Greatest Leaders Are the Greatest Followers** — Stephen W. Owen (April 2016) · Reference
  Brethren, whether we realize it or not, people are looking up to us—family members, friends, even strangers.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-greatest-leaders-are-the-greatest-followers?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2014) · Reference
  The Church is not just for perfect people, but it is for all to “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.” The Church is for people like you and me.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-light-and-truth?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **Sacred Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood** — Larry M. Gibson (April 2011) · Quote
  > are also to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ”
  Deacons and teachers are also to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ” (D&C 20:59; see verses 46 and 68 for priests).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/sacred-keys-of-the-aaronic-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Gathering of Scattered Israel** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2006) · Reference
  Mercifully, the invitation to “come unto Christ” can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-gathering-of-scattered-israel?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **“A Teacher Come from God”** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 1998) · Reference
  For each of us to “come unto Christ,” to keep His commandments and follow His example back to the Father is surely the highest and holiest purpose of human existence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/a-teacher-come-from-god?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Faith of Our Fathers** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1996) · Reference
  Let us never forget the faith of our fathers and the selfless sacrifice of our mothers, those pioneering Saints who set such an inspiring example of obedience.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/faith-of-our-fathers?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Responsibilities of Shepherds** — James E. Faust (April 1995) · Quote
  > They are to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”
  “And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking.” A further commandment is to “see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty.” They are to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/responsibilities-of-shepherds?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Live in Obedience** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (April 1994) · Quote
  > “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”
  My beloved brethren, I am humbled and honored to speak to the priesthood of the Lord’s church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/live-in-obedience?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Power of a Good Life** — Marlin K. Jensen (April 1994) · Quote
  > “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ”
  I have personally experienced the benefit of such a priesthood apprenticeship.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/the-power-of-a-good-life?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Come unto Christ** — Lowell D. Wood (April 1993) · Alludes to
  “The Lord declared that it is his work and his glory ‘to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man’ (Moses 1:39).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/04/come-unto-christ?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **At Parting** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1992) · Alludes to
  President Benson, these have been declarations from four of your associates who have been an ongoing influence in your life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/at-parting?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him”** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1988) · Alludes to
  May we all go to our homes rededicated to the sacred mission of the Church as so beautifully set forth in these conference sessions—to “invite all to come unto Christ” (D&C 20:59), “yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moro.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/come-unto-christ-and-be-perfected-in-him?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The War We Are Winning** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1986) · Alludes to
  You boys who are here, you deacons, teachers, and priests, are all a part of this.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/the-war-we-are-winning?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Priesthood Responsibilities** — Marion G. Romney (April 1978) · Quote
  > warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”
  The deacon’s duty is to pass the sacrament, gather fast offerings, and “to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.” (See D&C 20:59.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/priesthood-responsibilities?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

The Times of Restitution of All Things

David A. Bednar April 2025 Sunday Morning Session

As Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, he received revelations indicating that the Church of Jesus Christ would be reestablished.

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Be One with Christ

Quentin L. Cook April 2024 Saturday Afternoon Session

The doctrine, principles, sacraments, and practices that the Lord established through Joseph Smith, the Prophet of the Restoration, are truly seminal.

Reference Verified
WeAre The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Reyna I. Aburto April 2022 Saturday Morning Session

From the beginning, God has sought to gather and organize His children “to bring to pass [our] immortality and eternal life.” With that purpose in mind, He has instructed us to build places of worship where we receive knowledge and the ordinances of salvation and exaltation; make and keep covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ; are endowed with “the power of godliness”; and gather together often to remember Jesus and strengthen each other in Him.

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Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

L. Tom Perry April 1996 Sunday Morning Session

Shortly after Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the priesthood from heavenly messengers in 1829, they were shown in revelation how they should proceed to organize the Church again on earth.

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Ministering—“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”

Kristin M. Yee April 2026 Saturday Morning Session

The Savior did not limit His ministering to His family and close associations.

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Divine Authority, Sublime Young Men

Steven J. Lund April 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

are “to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ”

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Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints

John A. McCune April 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

This invitation to “come unto Christ” has specific implications for Latter-day Saints.

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What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand

Douglas D. Holmes April 2018 General Priesthood Session

In much the same way that angels are authorized messengers sent by God to declare His word and thereby build faith, we who hold the Aaronic Priesthood have been ordained to “teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.” To preach the gospel is a priesthood duty.

Reference Verified
The Greatest Leaders Are the Greatest Followers

Stephen W. Owen April 2016 General Priesthood Session

Brethren, whether we realize it or not, people are looking up to us—family members, friends, even strangers.

Reference Verified
Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2014 Saturday Morning Session

The Church is not just for perfect people, but it is for all to “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.” The Church is for people like you and me.

Reference Verified
Sacred Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood

Larry M. Gibson April 2011 Priesthood Session

are also to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ”

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The Gathering of Scattered Israel

Russell M. Nelson October 2006 Sunday Morning Session

Mercifully, the invitation to “come unto Christ” can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel.

Reference Verified
“A Teacher Come from God”

Jeffrey R. Holland April 1998 Saturday Afternoon Session

For each of us to “come unto Christ,” to keep His commandments and follow His example back to the Father is surely the highest and holiest purpose of human existence.

Reference Verified
Faith of Our Fathers

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1996 Saturday Afternoon Session

Let us never forget the faith of our fathers and the selfless sacrifice of our mothers, those pioneering Saints who set such an inspiring example of obedience.

Reference Verified
Responsibilities of Shepherds

James E. Faust April 1995 Priesthood Session

They are to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”

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Live in Obedience

Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1994 Priesthood Session

“warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”

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The Power of a Good Life

Marlin K. Jensen April 1994 Priesthood Session

“warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ”

Quote High confidence
Come unto Christ

Lowell D. Wood April 1993 Sunday Afternoon Session

“The Lord declared that it is his work and his glory ‘to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man’ (Moses 1:39).

Alludes to High confidence
At Parting

Thomas S. Monson October 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

President Benson, these have been declarations from four of your associates who have been an ongoing influence in your life.

Alludes to High confidence
“Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him”

Ezra Taft Benson April 1988 Sunday Afternoon Session

May we all go to our homes rededicated to the sacred mission of the Church as so beautifully set forth in these conference sessions—to “invite all to come unto Christ” (D&C 20:59), “yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moro.

Alludes to High confidence
The War We Are Winning

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1986 Priesthood Session

You boys who are here, you deacons, teachers, and priests, are all a part of this.

Alludes to High confidence
Priesthood Responsibilities

Marion G. Romney April 1978 Priesthood Session

warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.”

Quote High confidence

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