>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/15?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e0f::c12e0f) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/07?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-june-1829-c-dc-15) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 12-17)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/08-doctrine-and-covenants-12-17?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to John Whitmer in Fayette, New York, in June 1829, amid early Church organization and calls to preach the gospel. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God tells a man named John to listen carefully because the most important thing he can do is to help teach people about Jesus and encourage them to be good. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord speaks directly to John Whitmer, urging him to hearken to divine counsel as the work of greatest worth is to declare repentance and bring souls to Christ [[D&C 15#1|v1-4]] — emphasis on hearkening and the value of soul-saving labor. He is promised that the Holy Ghost will guide him in knowing what to do, with a warning that the field is ready for harvest and he must thrust in his sickle with might [[D&C 15#5|5-6]][[D&C 15#6|]]. This revelation highlights themes of personal revelation, missionary zeal, and the eternal importance of gospel labor. > >#Gospel/Repentance #Gospel/MissionaryWork #Gospel/Revelation ###### 1 1 Hearken, my servant John, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer. ###### 2 2 For behold, I speak unto you with sharpness and with power, for mine arm is over all the earth. ###### 3 3 And I will tell you that which no man knoweth save me and thee alone-- ###### 4 4 For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you. ###### 5 5 Behold, blessed are you for this thing, and for speaking my words which I have given you according to my commandments. ###### 6 6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen.