>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/7?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e07::c12e07) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/05?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/account-of-john-april-1829-c-dc-7) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 6-9)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/06-doctrine-and-covenants-6-9?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revealed to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in April 1829 at Harmony, Pennsylvania, during the translation of the Book of Mormon, addressing their inquiry about John the Beloved's fate. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>Jesus let his friend John stay alive on earth to teach people about God until Jesus comes back, while another friend named Peter would die and go to heaven sooner. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>This revelation translates a parchment written by John the Beloved, revealing that he asked Jesus for power over death to bring souls to Him until the Second Coming [[D&C 7#1|v1-3]] — John's translated state; in contrast, Peter desired to speedily enter God's kingdom after death [[D&C 7#4|v4]] — Peter's martyrdom and reward; Jesus grants both requests and affirms John's greater work, emphasizing eternal life and missionary labors [[D&C 7#5|v5-8]][[D&C 7#6|]][[D&C 7#7|]][[D&C 7#8|]] — promises of power and prophecy. > >#Gospel/Apostles #Gospel/Resurrection #Gospel/SecondComing ###### 1 1 And the Lord said unto me: John, my beloved, what desirest thou? For if you shall ask what you will, it shall be granted unto you. ###### 2 2 And I said unto him: Lord, give unto me power over death, that I may live and bring souls unto thee. ###### 3 3 And the Lord said unto me: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shalt prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues and people. ###### 4 4 And for this cause the Lord said unto Peter: If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? For he desired of me that he might bring souls unto me, but thou desiredst that thou mightest speedily come unto me in my kingdom. ###### 5 5 I say unto thee, Peter, this was a good desire; but my beloved has desired that he might do more, or a greater work yet among men than what he has before done. ###### 6 6 Yea, he has undertaken a greater work; therefore I will make him as flaming fire and a ministering angel; he shall minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation who dwell on the earth. ###### 7 7 And I will make thee to minister for him and for thy brother James; and unto you three I will give this power and the keys of this ministry until I come. ###### 8 8 Verily I say unto you, ye shall both have according to your desires, for ye both joy in that which ye have desired.