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Chapter 84

Doctrine and Covenants 84:19

Verse 19 62

And this greater priesthood administereth the gospel and holdeth the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God.

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key

Doctrine and Covenants 28:7 Doctrine and Covenants 35:18 Doctrine and Covenants 64:5

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mysteries

Doctrine and Covenants 63:23 Doctrine and Covenants 107:19

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knowledge

Abraham 1:2

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brake

Exodus 32:19

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teach

Deuteronomy 4:14

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Aaron,

2 Chronicles 26:18

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former

Zechariah 7:7

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ordained

Alma 13:1

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high priesthood,

Alma 13:10

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sons of Levi

Doctrine and Covenants 13:1

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keys

Doctrine and Covenants 28:7

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keys

Doctrine and Covenants 35:18

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mysteries

Doctrine and Covenants 63:23

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keys

Doctrine and Covenants 64:5

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sons of Moses,

Doctrine and Covenants 84:6

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seed,

Doctrine and Covenants 84:18

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sons of Moses

Doctrine and Covenants 84:34

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mysteries

Doctrine and Covenants 107:19

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priesthood,

Doctrine and Covenants 132:58

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Priesthood

Abraham 2:9

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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

- **Small Temples—Large Blessings** — David E. Sorensen (October 1998) · Alludes to
  Beyond their physical presence and outward symbolism, temples can inspire us to come unto Christ in a second way—that is, by the ordinances we perform in them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/small-temples-large-blessings?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Worship** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2025) · Reference
  President Russell M.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/35christofferson?lang=eng&id=p_tmAR4#p_tmAR4

- **Live Up to Your Privileges** — Emily Belle Freeman (October 2024) · Reference
  If we read section 25 carefully, we discover an important progression taking place.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/13freeman?lang=eng&id=p_gYFS8#p_gYFS8

- **“This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church”** — Dale G. Renlund (October 2024) · Reference
  The Savior refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as “my church” because He commissioned it to accomplish His purposes—preaching His gospel, offering His ordinances and covenants, and making it possible for His power to justify and sanctify us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund?lang=eng&id=p_evLU8#p_evLU8

- **Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2024) · Reference
  If you’re seeking a more meaningful experience in Church meetings or in the temple, try looking for the Savior in the sacred ordinances we receive there.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/51uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p_lyrAo#p_lyrAo

- **The Doctrine of Belonging** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2022) · Reference
  The Church is the custodian of the covenants of salvation and exaltation that God offers us through the ordinances of the holy priesthood.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/28christofferson?lang=eng&id=p38#p38

- **Put On Thy Strength, O Zion** — David A. Bednar (October 2022) · Reference
  As we appropriately seek for the spiritual gift of eyes to see and ears to hear, I promise that we will be blessed with the capacity and judgment to strengthen our covenant connection with the living Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/46bednar?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2022) · Reference
  In the temple, we learn who we are and where we have been.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/36renlund?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **An Especially Noble Calling** — Joy D. Jones (April 2020) · Reference
  Brothers and sisters, we all seek God’s power in our lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/14jones?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Ministering with the Power and Authority of God** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2018) · Reference
  I fear that too many of our brothers and sisters do not grasp the privileges that could be theirs.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/ministering-with-the-power-and-authority-of-god?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power** — Dale G. Renlund (October 2017) · Reference
  This teaches that the purpose of the priesthood is to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-priesthood-and-the-saviors-atoning-power?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Called to the Work** — David A. Bednar (April 2017) · Reference
  As priesthood, temple, and mission blessings are gathered “together in one … in Christ” and synergistically interact in the heart, mind, and soul of a young missionary, he can qualify for the work.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/called-to-the-work?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **“If Ye Had Known Me”** — David A. Bednar (October 2016) · Reference
  “Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/if-ye-had-known-me?lang=eng&id=p50#p50

- **The Doctrine of Christ** — Brian K. Ashton (October 2016) · Reference
  Ordinances and covenants are essential within the doctrine of Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/the-doctrine-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins** — David A. Bednar (April 2016) · Reference
  “And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/always-retain-a-remission-of-your-sins?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **The Price of Priesthood Power** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2016) · Reference
  Are you willing to worship in the temple regularly?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-price-of-priesthood-power?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **The Resurrection of Jesus Christ** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2014) · Quote
  > “administereth the gospel and holdeth the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God.
  Given the reality of the Resurrection of Christ, repentance of any violation of His law and commandments is both possible and urgent.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-resurrection-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **The Father and the Son** — Christoffel Golden Jr. (April 2013) · Reference
  “Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-father-and-the-son?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled** — Marcus B. Nash (October 2012) · Reference
  Like the path on Huayna Picchu, our mortal journey is a steep and difficult climb, one that requires our Heavenly Father’s help to successfully complete.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/by-faith-all-things-are-fulfilled?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **What I Hope My Granddaughters (and Grandsons) Will Understand about Relief Society** — Julie B. Beck (October 2011) · Reference
  I hope my granddaughters value the temple as did the sisters of the first Relief Society, who believed that temple blessings were the grand prize and great goal of every Latter-day Saint woman.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/what-i-hope-my-granddaughters-and-grandsons-will-understand-about-relief-society?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Your Potential, Your Privilege** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2011) · Reference
  We all know that the priesthood is much more than just a name or title.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/your-potential-your-privilege?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Honorably Hold a Name and Standing** — David A. Bednar (April 2009) · Alludes to
  “And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh” (D&C 84:19–21).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/honorably-hold-a-name-and-standing?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Power of Godliness Is Manifested in the Temples of God** — Octaviano Tenorio (October 2007) · Alludes to
  “Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:19–20).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/the-power-of-godliness-is-manifested-in-the-temples-of-god?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **A Pattern for All** — Merrill J. Bateman (October 2005) · Alludes to
  The Father’s plan of life, with its central focus on Christ’s Atonement, was prepared before the foundation of the world (see Abraham 3:22–28; Alma 13:3).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/a-pattern-for-all?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Our Most Distinguishing Feature** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2005) · Reference
  With gratitude for such blessings, I join you and a choir of the living and the dead in singing in this commemorative year, “Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!”—and communed with Adam; Gabriel; Moses and Moroni; Elijah; Elias; Peter, James, and John; John the Baptist; and a host of others.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/our-most-distinguishing-feature?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **The Key of the Knowledge of God** — James E. Faust (October 2004) · Quote
  > greater priesthood administers the gospel and holds “the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God.”
  The greater priesthood administers the gospel and holds “the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God.” What is the key of the knowledge of God, and can anyone obtain it?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/the-key-of-the-knowledge-of-god?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Personal Priesthood Responsibility** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2003) · Reference
  When you brethren have an opportunity to exercise the Melchizedek Priesthood, ponder what you are to do.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/personal-priesthood-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love** — Gene R. Cook (April 2002) · Reference
  The very power of God is found in His attributes of godliness.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/charity-perfect-and-everlasting-love?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **The Keys That Never Rust** — James E. Faust (October 1994) · Reference
  Why are these spiritual keys so important?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-keys-that-never-rust?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Ten Blessings of the Priesthood** — Bruce R. McConkie (October 1977) · Alludes to
  “This greater priesthood administereth the gospel.” It “continueth in the church of God in all generations, and is without beginning of days or end of years.” (D&C 84:19, 17.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/10/the-ten-blessings-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Power of the Priesthood** — W. Grant Bangerter (October 1975) · Alludes to
  “Which priesthood,” saith the Lord, “continueth in the church of God in all generations.” (D&C 84:17.) No one else on earth has it.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/10/the-power-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **“This Is My Gospel”** — Howard W. Hunter (April 1973) · Alludes to
  “For without this no man can see the face of God, even the Father, and live.” (D&C 84:19–22.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/this-is-my-gospel?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **The Only True and Living Church** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1971) · Alludes to
  “And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh.” (D&C 84:19–21.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-only-true-and-living-church?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

Repentance and Conversion

Russell M. Nelson April 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

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

Reference Verified
Small Temples—Large Blessings

David E. Sorensen October 1998 Sunday Morning Session

Beyond their physical presence and outward symbolism, temples can inspire us to come unto Christ in a second way—that is, by the ordinances we perform in them.

Alludes to High confidence
Worship

D. Todd Christofferson April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

President Russell M.

Reference Verified
Live Up to Your Privileges

Emily Belle Freeman October 2024 Saturday Morning Session

If we read section 25 carefully, we discover an important progression taking place.

Reference Verified
“This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church”

Dale G. Renlund October 2024 Saturday Morning Session

The Savior refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as “my church” because He commissioned it to accomplish His purposes—preaching His gospel, offering His ordinances and covenants, and making it possible for His power to justify and sanctify us.

Reference Verified
Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

If you’re seeking a more meaningful experience in Church meetings or in the temple, try looking for the Savior in the sacred ordinances we receive there.

Reference Verified
The Doctrine of Belonging

D. Todd Christofferson October 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Church is the custodian of the covenants of salvation and exaltation that God offers us through the ordinances of the holy priesthood.

Reference Verified
Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

David A. Bednar October 2022 Sunday Morning Session

As we appropriately seek for the spiritual gift of eyes to see and ears to hear, I promise that we will be blessed with the capacity and judgment to strengthen our covenant connection with the living Lord.

Reference Verified
Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny

Dale G. Renlund April 2022 Women’s Session

In the temple, we learn who we are and where we have been.

Reference Verified
An Especially Noble Calling

Joy D. Jones April 2020 Saturday Morning Session

Brothers and sisters, we all seek God’s power in our lives.

Reference Verified
Ministering with the Power and Authority of God

Russell M. Nelson April 2018 General Priesthood Session

I fear that too many of our brothers and sisters do not grasp the privileges that could be theirs.

Reference Verified
The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power

Dale G. Renlund October 2017 General Priesthood Session

This teaches that the purpose of the priesthood is to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel.

Reference Verified
Called to the Work

David A. Bednar April 2017 General Priesthood Session

As priesthood, temple, and mission blessings are gathered “together in one … in Christ” and synergistically interact in the heart, mind, and soul of a young missionary, he can qualify for the work.

Reference Verified
“If Ye Had Known Me”

David A. Bednar October 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”

Reference Verified
The Doctrine of Christ

Brian K. Ashton October 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

Ordinances and covenants are essential within the doctrine of Christ.

Reference Verified
Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins

David A. Bednar April 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

“And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh.”

Reference Verified
The Price of Priesthood Power

Russell M. Nelson April 2016 General Priesthood Session

Are you willing to worship in the temple regularly?

Reference Verified
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

D. Todd Christofferson April 2014 Sunday Afternoon Session

“administereth the gospel and holdeth the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God.

Quote Verified
The Father and the Son

Christoffel Golden Jr. April 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.”

Reference Verified
By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled

Marcus B. Nash October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Like the path on Huayna Picchu, our mortal journey is a steep and difficult climb, one that requires our Heavenly Father’s help to successfully complete.

Reference Verified
What I Hope My Granddaughters (and Grandsons) Will Understand about Relief Society

Julie B. Beck October 2011 General Relief Society Meeting

I hope my granddaughters value the temple as did the sisters of the first Relief Society, who believed that temple blessings were the grand prize and great goal of every Latter-day Saint woman.

Reference Verified
Your Potential, Your Privilege

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2011 Priesthood Session

We all know that the priesthood is much more than just a name or title.

Reference Verified
Honorably Hold a Name and Standing

David A. Bednar April 2009 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh” (D&C 84:19–21).

Alludes to High confidence
The Power of Godliness Is Manifested in the Temples of God

Octaviano Tenorio October 2007 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest” (D&C 84:19–20).

Alludes to High confidence
A Pattern for All

Merrill J. Bateman October 2005 Sunday Morning Session

The Father’s plan of life, with its central focus on Christ’s Atonement, was prepared before the foundation of the world (see Abraham 3:22–28; Alma 13:3).

Alludes to High confidence
Our Most Distinguishing Feature

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2005 Priesthood Session

With gratitude for such blessings, I join you and a choir of the living and the dead in singing in this commemorative year, “Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!”—and communed with Adam; Gabriel; Moses and Moroni; Elijah; Elias; Peter, James, and John; John the Baptist; and a host of others.

Reference Verified
The Key of the Knowledge of God

James E. Faust October 2004 Priesthood Session

greater priesthood administers the gospel and holds “the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God.”

Quote Verified
Personal Priesthood Responsibility

Russell M. Nelson October 2003 Priesthood Session

When you brethren have an opportunity to exercise the Melchizedek Priesthood, ponder what you are to do.

Reference Verified
Charity: Perfect and Everlasting Love

Gene R. Cook April 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

The very power of God is found in His attributes of godliness.

Reference Verified
The Keys That Never Rust

James E. Faust October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

Why are these spiritual keys so important?

Reference Verified
The Ten Blessings of the Priesthood

Bruce R. McConkie October 1977 Priesthood Session

“This greater priesthood administereth the gospel.” It “continueth in the church of God in all generations, and is without beginning of days or end of years.” (D&C 84:19, 17.)

Alludes to High confidence
The Power of the Priesthood

W. Grant Bangerter October 1975 Priesthood Session

“Which priesthood,” saith the Lord, “continueth in the church of God in all generations.” (D&C 84:17.) No one else on earth has it.

Alludes to High confidence
“This Is My Gospel”

Howard W. Hunter April 1973 Sunday Afternoon Session

“For without this no man can see the face of God, even the Father, and live.” (D&C 84:19–22.)

Alludes to High confidence
The Only True and Living Church

Boyd K. Packer October 1971 Friday Morning Session

“And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh.” (D&C 84:19–21.)

Alludes to High confidence

Topical Guide

Key
Knowledge
Mysteries of Godliness
Priesthood
Priesthood, Keys of
Priesthood, Melchizedek

Bible Dictionary

Aaronic Priesthood
Melchizedek Priesthood