>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/91?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#12e5b::c12e5b) | [Historical Resources](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/doctrine-and-covenants-historical-resources-2025/34?lang=eng) | [JS Papers](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paperSummary/revelation-9-march-1833-dc-91) | [CFM 2025 (Ch 89-92)](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-doctrine-and-covenants-2025/34-doctrine-and-covenants-89-92?lang=eng) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet in Kirtland, Ohio, on March 9, 1833, to Joseph while he was translating the Old Testament and inquired about the Apocrypha. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God told Joseph that some old books called the Apocrypha have good truths but also some mistakes, so we should read them with the Holy Ghost to know what's right and helpful. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The Lord reveals that the Apocrypha contains many truths that are correctly translated but also interpolations by men [[D&C 91#1|v1-3]] — description of the Apocrypha's mixed content. It is not necessary to translate it, but those who read it with the guidance of the Spirit can benefit and discern what is inspired, while those without the Spirit gain nothing [[D&C 91#4|v4-6]][[D&C 91#5|]][[D&C 91#6|]] — teaching on spiritual discernment in study. This emphasizes relying on revelation and the Holy Ghost to extract value from non-canonical writings. > >#Gospel/Revelation #Gospel/Scripture #Gospel/HolyGhost ###### 1 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you concerning the Apocrypha--There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is mostly translated correctly; ###### 2 2 There are many things contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men. ###### 3 3 Verily, I say unto you, that it is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated. ###### 4 4 Therefore, whoso readeth it, let him understand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth; ###### 5 5 And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit therefrom; ###### 6 6 And whoso receiveth not by the Spirit, cannot be benefited. Therefore it is not needful that it should be translated. Amen.