Section 47:

Editions

Previous Editions

Earliest Source

BoC 50

1835 D&C 63

1844 D&C 63

1864 D&C 47

1897 D&C 47

1906 D&C

1911 D&C

1922 D&C 47

1952 D&C 47

1970 D&C 47

1990 D&C 47

Other Editions

LDS D&C 47

FotR T&C 33

Rem D&C 47

Res D&C 47

RB D&C 47

This section was significantly changed between the Book of Commandments and the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants.

Context

Date Given: March 8, 1831

Location Given: Kirtland, Ohio

Date Canonized: August 17, 1835

Background:

1

A. Behold, it is expedient in me that my servant John should write and keep a regular history, and assist you, my servant Joseph, in transcribing all things which shall be given you, until he is called to further duties.

B. Again, verily I say unto you, that he can also lift up his voice in meetings, whenever it shall be expedient.

2

A. And again, I say unto you, that it shall be appointed unto him to keep the church record and history continually, for Oliver Cowdery I have appointed to another office.

B. Wherefore, it shall be given him, inasmuch as he is faithful, by the Comforter, to write these things. Even so. Amen.