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Chapter 38

Doctrine and Covenants 38:42

Verse 42 39

And go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord. Even so. Amen.

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clean

Leviticus 21:6 Ether 12:37

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wicked.

Psalms 26:4 Romans 12:9

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out

Isaiah 52:11

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holy

Leviticus 21:6

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clean?

Job 15:14

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vain

Psalms 26:4

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out

Isaiah 52:11

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evil;

Romans 12:9

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clean.

Ether 12:37

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clean

Doctrine and Covenants 133:5

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among

Doctrine and Covenants 133:12

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- **The Powers of Heaven** — David A. Bednar (April 2012) · Alludes to
  I believe my father was wrong to judge the validity of our Church’s claim to divine authority by the shortcomings of the men with whom he associated in our ward.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-powers-of-heaven?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Preparation Brings Blessings** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2010) · Reference
  Not long ago the author of a paper on teenage sexuality summed up his research by saying that society sends teens a mixed message: advertisements and the mass media convey “very heavy messages that sexual activity is acceptable and expected,” inducements that sometimes drown out the warnings of experts and the pleas of parents.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/preparation-brings-blessings?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2008) · Alludes to
  Young men who officiate in the ordinance of the sacrament should be worthy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/sacrament-meeting-and-the-sacrament?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Nurturing Marriage** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2006) · Reference
  Marriage is both a commandment and an exalting principle of the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/nurturing-marriage?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **“Sanctify Yourselves”** — Jeffrey R. Holland (October 2000) · Reference
  That is why the Lord repeatedly says in the scriptures, “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.” Let me tell you what that phrase “bear the vessels of the Lord” means.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/sanctify-yourselves?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy** — H. Aldridge Gillespie (October 2000) · Quote
  > “Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.”
  The Lord commanded: “Go ye out from among the wicked.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-blessing-of-keeping-the-sabbath-day-holy?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **“We Seek After These Things”** — James E. Faust (April 1998) · Reference
  As members of the Church and particularly as holders of the priesthood, we believe in being chaste.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/we-seek-after-these-things?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **That We May Be One** — Henry B. Eyring (April 1998) · Alludes to
  First, the Holy Ghost remains with us only if we stay clean and free from the love of the things of the world.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/that-we-may-be-one?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Bible Stories and Personal Protection** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1992) · Quote
  > “And go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord”
  What a persuasive instruction in righteousness!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/bible-stories-and-personal-protection?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **“To Honor the Priesthood”** — J. Richard Clarke (April 1991) · Alludes to
  The prophet Alma, who suffered “nigh unto death” (Mosiah 27:28) repenting of his rebellion and transgressions, pleads: “Come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not [the] unclean things” (Alma 5:57).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/to-honor-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright”** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1986) · Alludes to
  Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction “Be ye clean who bear the vessels of the Lord.” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/to-the-youth-of-the-noble-birthright?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **Reverent and Clean** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1986) · Alludes to
  We obviously cannot control all that goes on in our presence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/reverent-and-clean?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **Be Not Deceived** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1983) · Quote
  > “Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.”
  Declared the Lord in 1831: “Go ye out from among the wicked.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/10/be-not-deceived?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **“Run, Boy, Run!”** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1982) · Alludes to
  A Scout is clean.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/run-boy-run?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **Four B’s for Boys** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1981) · Alludes to
  The Lord himself said, “Be ye clean.” (D&C 38:42.) I speak particularly of moral cleanliness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/four-bs-for-boys?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **Blessings in Self-Reliance** — Mark E. Petersen (April 1981) · Alludes to
  We shall be virtuous and clean ourselves and teach our children to be pure.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/blessings-in-self-reliance?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **A Report and a Challenge** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1976) · Alludes to
  Brothers and sisters, we urge all our people to “be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” (D&C 38:42), to live the Lord’s commandments, to do what is right.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/a-report-and-a-challenge?lang=eng&id=p97#p97

- **“Hear Ye Him!”** — Mark E. Petersen (October 1975) · Alludes to
  It is to prepare ourselves in worthiness for such a destiny that we teach this high standard of fidelity on the part of both husband and wife.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/hear-ye-him?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (October 1975) · Alludes to
  In this last dispensation, before the Church had been organized nine months the Lord directed the Saints to take care of the poor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord** — Marion G. Romney (April 1974) · Alludes to
  “… Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.” (D&C 133:5; see also D&C 38:42.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/be-ye-clean-that-bear-the-vessels-of-the-lord?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **Watch the Switches in Your Life** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1972) · Alludes to
  Be clean.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/watch-the-switches-in-your-life?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Pollution of the Mind** — Robert L. Simpson (October 1972) · Alludes to
  There will also be a noticeable diminishing effect in your life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/pollution-of-the-mind?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

The Powers of Heaven

David A. Bednar April 2012 Priesthood Session

I believe my father was wrong to judge the validity of our Church’s claim to divine authority by the shortcomings of the men with whom he associated in our ward.

Alludes to High confidence
Preparation Brings Blessings

Thomas S. Monson April 2010 Priesthood Session

Not long ago the author of a paper on teenage sexuality summed up his research by saying that society sends teens a mixed message: advertisements and the mass media convey “very heavy messages that sexual activity is acceptable and expected,” inducements that sometimes drown out the warnings of experts and the pleas of parents.

Reference Verified
Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament

Dallin H. Oaks October 2008 Saturday Morning Session

Young men who officiate in the ordinance of the sacrament should be worthy.

Alludes to High confidence
Nurturing Marriage

Russell M. Nelson April 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

Marriage is both a commandment and an exalting principle of the gospel.

Reference Verified
“Sanctify Yourselves”

Jeffrey R. Holland October 2000 Priesthood Session

That is why the Lord repeatedly says in the scriptures, “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.” Let me tell you what that phrase “bear the vessels of the Lord” means.

Reference Verified
The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy

H. Aldridge Gillespie October 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.”

Quote Verified
“We Seek After These Things”

James E. Faust April 1998 Priesthood Session

As members of the Church and particularly as holders of the priesthood, we believe in being chaste.

Reference Verified
That We May Be One

Henry B. Eyring April 1998 Sunday Morning Session

First, the Holy Ghost remains with us only if we stay clean and free from the love of the things of the world.

Alludes to High confidence
Bible Stories and Personal Protection

Dallin H. Oaks October 1992 Priesthood Session

“And go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord”

Quote High confidence
“To Honor the Priesthood”

J. Richard Clarke April 1991 Priesthood Session

The prophet Alma, who suffered “nigh unto death” (Mosiah 27:28) repenting of his rebellion and transgressions, pleads: “Come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not [the] unclean things” (Alma 5:57).

Alludes to High confidence
To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright”

Ezra Taft Benson April 1986 Priesthood Session

Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction “Be ye clean who bear the vessels of the Lord.” (3 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
Reverent and Clean

Dallin H. Oaks April 1986 Sunday Morning Session

We obviously cannot control all that goes on in our presence.

Alludes to High confidence
Be Not Deceived

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1983 Priesthood Session

“Go ye out from among the wicked. Save yourselves. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.”

Quote High confidence
“Run, Boy, Run!”

Thomas S. Monson October 1982 Saturday Afternoon Session

A Scout is clean.

Alludes to High confidence
Four B’s for Boys

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1981 Priesthood Session

The Lord himself said, “Be ye clean.” (D&C 38:42.) I speak particularly of moral cleanliness.

Alludes to High confidence
Blessings in Self-Reliance

Mark E. Petersen April 1981 Sunday Morning Session

We shall be virtuous and clean ourselves and teach our children to be pure.

Alludes to High confidence
A Report and a Challenge

Spencer W. Kimball October 1976 Friday Morning Session

Brothers and sisters, we urge all our people to “be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” (D&C 38:42), to live the Lord’s commandments, to do what is right.

Alludes to High confidence
“Hear Ye Him!”

Mark E. Petersen October 1975 Saturday Afternoon Session

It is to prepare ourselves in worthiness for such a destiny that we teach this high standard of fidelity on the part of both husband and wife.

Alludes to High confidence
Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney October 1975 Welfare Session

In this last dispensation, before the Church had been organized nine months the Lord directed the Saints to take care of the poor.

Alludes to High confidence
Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord

Marion G. Romney April 1974 Priesthood Session

“… Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.” (D&C 133:5; see also D&C 38:42.)

Alludes to High confidence
Watch the Switches in Your Life

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1972 Priesthood Session

Be clean.

Alludes to High confidence
Pollution of the Mind

Robert L. Simpson October 1972 Sunday Morning Session

There will also be a noticeable diminishing effect in your life.

Alludes to High confidence

Topical Guide

Bear, Bare, Born, Borne [verb]
Chastity, Chaste
Clean
Leadership
Purity, Pure
Vessel