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Chapter 42

Doctrine and Covenants 42:17

Verse 17 30

For, behold, the Comforter knoweth all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son.

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Comforter

1 Corinthians 2:10

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beareth

Doctrine and Covenants 1:39 Doctrine and Covenants 20:27

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Spirit:

1 Corinthians 2:10

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Spirit

Doctrine and Covenants 1:39

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beareth

Doctrine and Covenants 20:27

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law;

Doctrine and Covenants 38:32

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law,

Doctrine and Covenants 41:3

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law

Doctrine and Covenants 43:2

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laws

Doctrine and Covenants 58:23

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commandments

Doctrine and Covenants 68:24

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do

Doctrine and Covenants 84:57

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law

Doctrine and Covenants 105:34

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- **Repentance and Conversion** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2007) · Reference
  With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/repentance-and-conversion?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Eternal Laws of Happiness** — Lynn A. Mickelsen (October 1995) · Reference
  Since the beginning of creation such family happiness has been central to our Heavenly Father’s plan.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/eternal-laws-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”** — Marion G. Romney (October 1980) · Alludes to
  Many of the commandments concerning our personal conduct are to be found in section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which the Prophet Joseph specifies “as embracing the law of the Church” (D&C 42, headnote).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/the-oath-and-covenant-which-belongeth-to-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **The Purpose of Church Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (April 1977) · Alludes to
  If we will do the things the Lord has asked us to do, we too will continue to be blessed and will grow in righteousness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/the-purpose-of-church-welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Welfare Services** — Marion G. Romney (October 1975) · Alludes to
  Five weeks later, on February 9, 1831, he revealed the united order.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/welfare-services?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **That All May Be Edified** — Chad H Webb (October 2025) · Reference
  As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, blessed with the companionship of a member of the Godhead, we can have the help of the perfect Tutor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng&id=p_pZYBW#p_pZYBW

- **Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony** — Gary E. Stevenson (October 2022) · Reference
  Brothers and sisters, I invite you to seek opportunities to bear your testimony in word and in deed.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/55stevenson?lang=eng&id=p62#p62

- **Why the Covenant Path** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2021) · Quote
  > “knoweth all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son,”
  This leads us to consideration of a third special blessing of the covenant path.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/54christofferson?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2017) · Alludes to
  The third member of the Godhead is the Holy Ghost, also referred to as the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-godhead-and-the-plan-of-salvation?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Holy Ghost and Revelation** — Jay E. Jensen (October 2010) · Alludes to
  The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, and with the Father and the Son, He knows all things (see D&C 35:19; 42:17).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/the-holy-ghost-and-revelation?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **His Peace** — Dennis E. Simmons (April 1997) · Alludes to
  Knows all things (see D&C 42:17).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/his-peace?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **“Always Have His Spirit”** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1996) · Alludes to
  The Bible’s teachings about the Holy Ghost are reaffirmed and elaborated in the Book of Mormon and in modern revelations.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/always-have-his-spirit?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **“Thou Shalt Receive Revelation”** — Bruce R. McConkie (October 1978) · Quote
  > Comforter knoweth all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son”
  Revelations come in many ways, but they are always manifest by the power of the Holy Ghost.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/thou-shalt-receive-revelation?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

With the Restoration of the gospel, our Savior has again stressed this doctrine.

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Eternal Laws of Happiness

Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

Since the beginning of creation such family happiness has been central to our Heavenly Father’s plan.

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“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”

Marion G. Romney October 1980 Priesthood Session

Many of the commandments concerning our personal conduct are to be found in section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which the Prophet Joseph specifies “as embracing the law of the Church” (D&C 42, headnote).

Alludes to High confidence
The Purpose of Church Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney April 1977 Welfare Services Session

If we will do the things the Lord has asked us to do, we too will continue to be blessed and will grow in righteousness.

Alludes to High confidence
Welfare Services

Marion G. Romney October 1975 Welfare Session

Five weeks later, on February 9, 1831, he revealed the united order.

Alludes to High confidence
That All May Be Edified

Chad H Webb October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, blessed with the companionship of a member of the Godhead, we can have the help of the perfect Tutor.

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Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony

Gary E. Stevenson October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

Brothers and sisters, I invite you to seek opportunities to bear your testimony in word and in deed.

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Why the Covenant Path

D. Todd Christofferson April 2021 Sunday Afternoon Session

“knoweth all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son,”

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The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation

Dallin H. Oaks April 2017 Sunday Morning Session

The third member of the Godhead is the Holy Ghost, also referred to as the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter.

Alludes to High confidence
The Holy Ghost and Revelation

Jay E. Jensen October 2010 Sunday Morning Session

The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, and with the Father and the Son, He knows all things (see D&C 35:19; 42:17).

Alludes to High confidence
His Peace

Dennis E. Simmons April 1997 Saturday Afternoon Session

Knows all things (see D&C 42:17).

Alludes to High confidence
“Always Have His Spirit”

Dallin H. Oaks October 1996 Sunday Morning Session

The Bible’s teachings about the Holy Ghost are reaffirmed and elaborated in the Book of Mormon and in modern revelations.

Alludes to High confidence
“Thou Shalt Receive Revelation”

Bruce R. McConkie October 1978 Sunday Afternoon Session

Comforter knoweth all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son”

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Topical Guide

Bear, Bare, Born, Borne [verb]
Holy Ghost, Comforter
Holy Ghost, Source of Testimony
Record

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Comforter