>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/73?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e49::c12e49) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/27?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-10-january-1832-dc-73) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 71-75)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/27-doctrine-and-covenants-71-75?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation from the Lord through Joseph Smith to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon at Hiram, Ohio, on January 10, 1832, after their preaching had reduced animosity toward the Church, directing next steps before a conference. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God told his friends Joseph and Sidney to keep teaching people about Jesus and the church until a special meeting, then to work on making the Bible easier to understand. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord instructs Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to continue preaching the gospel in surrounding areas to build the Church until the upcoming conference [[D&C 73#1|v1-2]] — directive to preach regionally. Following the conference, they are to resume translating the scriptures [[D&C 73#3|v3-4]] — resumption of translation work. This revelation emphasizes ongoing missionary efforts and the importance of scriptural work amid early Church opposition [[D&C 73#5|v5-6]][[D&C 73#6|]] — call to faithful labor. > >#Gospel/Revelation #Gospel/MissionaryWork #Gospel/ScriptureStudy ###### 1 1 For verily, thus saith the Lord, it is expedient in me that they should continue preaching the gospel, and in exhortation to the churches in the regions round about, until conference; ###### 2 2 And then, behold, it shall be made known unto them, by the voice of the conference, their several missions. ###### 3 3 Now, verily I say unto you my servants, Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, saith the Lord, it is expedient to translate again; ###### 4 4 And, inasmuch as it is practicable, to preach in the regions round about until conference; and after that it is expedient to continue the work of translation until it be finished. ###### 5 5 And let this be a pattern unto the elders until further knowledge, even as it is written. ###### 6 6 Now I give no more unto you at this time. Gird up your loins and be sober. Even so. Amen.