December 6, 1832

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 86, a revelation explaining the parable of the wheat and tares.
Sources: 
Joseph Smith History A1:243–244 
Revelation, 6 December 1832 D&C 86 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:300
Doctrine and Covenants 86 
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