July 8, 1838

Far West, Missouri

Joseph Smith received four revelations: Doctrine and Covenants 119 and 120 on tithing; Doctrine and Covenants 117 concerning the duties of William Marks, Newel K. Whitney, and Oliver Granger; and Doctrine and Covenants 118 on the will of the Lord concerning the Twelve Apostles.

Sources:

History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:44–46

Doctrine and Covenants 117–20

Joseph Smith History B1:801–803

Revelation and Letter to William Marks and Newel K. Whitney, 8 July 1838 D&C 117

Revelation, 8 July 1838—A D&C 118

Revelation, 8 July 1838—C D&C 119

Revelation, 8 July 1838—D D&C 120

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Visions and Revelations

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