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Doctrine & Covenants
Section 73
Jehovah directs Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to return to preaching among the regional branches until the upcoming conference, at which point their individual assignments will be declared through the voice of that body. After conference they are to resume the work of translation and carry it through to completion. The manner in which they hold these two labors — preaching and translation — in ordered sequence is named as the pattern for the elders generally, making their apostolic conduct a governing template for the whole body of those called to this work.
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For verily, thus saith the Lord, it is expedient in me that they should continue preaching the gospel, and in exhortation to the churches in the regions round about, until conference;
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And then, behold, it shall be made known unto them, by the voice of the conference, their several missions.
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Now, verily I say unto you my servants, Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, saith the Lord, it is expedient to translate again;
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And, inasmuch as it is practicable, to preach in the regions round about until conference; and after that it is expedient to continue the work of translation until it be finished.
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And let this be a pattern unto the elders until further knowledge, even as it is written.
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Now I give no more unto you at this time. Gird up your loins and be sober. Even so. Amen.
