>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/32?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e20::c12e20) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/14?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-october-1830-a-dc-32) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 30-36)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/15-doctrine-and-covenants-30-36?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson in Manchester, New York, in early October 1830, amid Church elders' interest in fulfilling Book of Mormon prophecies by sending missionaries to the Lamanite (Native American) tribes in the West. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God asked two friends, Parley and Ziba, to go on a trip to teach Native American people about Jesus, and He promised to help them not be afraid. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord calls Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson to join Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer Jr. in preaching the gospel to the Lamanites in the western territories, assuring them that He will be with them and they should not fear opposition [[D&C 32#1|v1-3]][[D&C 32#2|]][[D&C 32#3|]] — missionary call and companionship. They are instructed to declare repentance and establish the Church among the Lamanites, with a promise of divine protection and guidance [[D&C 32#4|v4-5]][[D&C 32#5|]] — themes of obedience and faith in missionary work. > >#Gospel/MissionaryWork #Gospel/Revelation #Gospel/Faith ###### 1 1 And now concerning my servant Parley P. Pratt, behold, I say unto him that as I live I will that he shall declare my gospel and learn of me, and be meek and lowly of heart. ###### 2 2 And that which I have appointed unto him is that he shall go with my servants, Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun., into the wilderness among the Lamanites. ###### 3 3 And Ziba Peterson also shall go with them; and I myself will go with them and be in their midst; and I am their advocate with the Father, and nothing shall prevail against them. ###### 4 4 And they shall give heed to that which is written, and pretend to no other revelation; and they shall pray always that I may unfold the same to their understanding. ###### 5 5 And they shall give heed unto these words and trifle not, and I will bless them. Amen.