>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/118?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e76::c12e76) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/42?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-8-july-1838-a-dc-118) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 115-120)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/42-doctrine-and-covenants-115-120?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revealed by the Lord through Joseph Smith on July 8, 1838, in Far West, Missouri, to the Prophet and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles amid Church persecution and leadership changes. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God asked his special helpers, the apostles, to travel far away to teach about Jesus and chose new friends to join them and help spread the good news. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord commands the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to prepare for a mission abroad, departing from Far West on April 26, 1839, emphasizing obedience and faithfulness despite challenges [[Sections 118#1|v1-3]] — call to mission and departure details. Vacancies in the quorum are filled by naming John Taylor, John E. Page, Wilford Woodruff, and Willard Richards as new apostles, with instructions to organize and support the Church's growth [[Sections 118#4|4-6]][[Sections 118#5|]][[Sections 118#6|]] — appointments and organizational directives. The revelation underscores themes of divine calling, tithing for missionary support, and enduring trials through trust in God. > >#Gospel/MissionaryWork #Gospel/Apostles #Gospel/Obedience ###### 1 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord: Let a conference be held immediately; let the Twelve be organized; and let men be appointed to supply the place of those who are fallen. ###### 2 2 Let my servant Thomas remain for a season in the land of Zion, to publish my word. ###### 3 3 Let the residue continue to preach from that hour, and if they will do this in all lowliness of heart, in meekness and humility, and long-suffering, I, the Lord, give unto them a promise that I will provide for their families; and an effectual door shall be opened for them, from henceforth. ###### 4 4 And next spring let them depart to go over the great waters, and there promulgate my gospel, the fulness thereof, and bear record of my name. ###### 5 5 Let them take leave of my saints in the city of Far West, on the twenty-sixth day of April next, on the building-spot of my house, saith the Lord. ###### 6 6 Let my servant John Taylor, and also my servant John E. Page, and also my servant Wilford Woodruff, and also my servant Willard Richards, be appointed to fill the places of those who have fallen, and be officially notified of their appointment.