>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/16?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e10::c12e10) | [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-d-dc-16) | [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 to Peter Whitmer, Jr., 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 Peter that the best thing he can do is share God's message with others and help them be sorry for bad choices so they can be happy with Jesus. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The revelation emphasizes that the most valuable pursuit for Peter Whitmer, Jr., is to declare repentance to the people, bringing souls unto Christ through faith and enduring to the end, which will grant eternal life. [[D&C 16#1|v1-3]] — call to hearken and value of declaring repentance; [[D&C 16#4|]][[D&C 16#5|]][[D&C 16#6|]] — assurance of eternal life through faith, repentance, and endurance. This mirrors the counsel given in [[D&C 15]], highlighting personalized divine guidance for missionary service. > >#Gospel/MissionaryWork #Gospel/Repentance #Gospel/Faith ###### 1 1 Hearken, my servant Peter, 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 unto 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.