>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/119?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e77::c12e77) | [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-c-dc-119) | [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 >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet at Far West, Missouri, on July 8, 1838, to Church leaders and members in response to inquiries about the required contributions of property for tithing amid efforts to establish Zion. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God asks His people to share some of their extra things with the Church to help build temples and help others, and then give one out of every ten things they get each year as a way to show love and obedience. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord declares that all surplus property should be given to the bishop as tithing to support the Church's needs, such as building His house and sustaining the priesthood [[D&C 119#1|v1-4]] — establishing the law of tithing. Thereafter, members are required to pay one-tenth of their annual interest or increase as an ongoing tithing, which stands as a permanent law for the saints [[D&C 119#3|3-4]][[D&C 119#4|]] — emphasizing sacrifice and consecration. This revelation promises that faithful adherence will sanctify the land of Zion for the people [[D&C 119#5|5-7]][[D&C 119#6|]][[D&C 119#7|]] — highlighting themes of obedience, stewardship, and divine blessings. > >#Gospel/Tithing #Gospel/Consecration #Gospel/Obedience ###### 1 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord, I require all their surplus property to be put into the hands of the bishop of my church in Zion, ###### 2 2 For the building of mine house, and for the laying of the foundation of Zion and for the priesthood, and for the debts of the Presidency of my Church. ###### 3 3 And this shall be the beginning of the tithing of my people. ###### 4 4 And after that, those who have thus been tithed shall pay one-tenth of all their interest annually; and this shall be a standing law unto them forever, for my holy priesthood, saith the Lord. ###### 5 5 Verily I say unto you, it shall come to pass that all those who gather unto the land of Zion shall be tithed of their surplus properties, and shall observe this law, or they shall not be found worthy to abide among you. ###### 6 6 And I say unto you, if my people observe not this law, to keep it holy, and by this law sanctify the land of Zion unto me, that my statutes and my judgments may be kept thereon, that it may be most holy, behold, verily I say unto you, it shall not be a land of Zion unto you. ###### 7 7 And this shall be an ensample unto all the stakes of Zion. Even so. Amen.