Doctrine and Covenants Commentary - Section 114

by Don R. Hender

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           SECTION 114

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Far West, Missouri, April 17, 1838. HC 3:23.

    1—2, Church positions held by those who are not faithful shall be given to others.
D&C 114:1 VERILY thus saith the Lord: It is wisdom in my servant David W. Patten, that he settle up all his business as soon as he possibly can, and make a disposition of his merchandise, that he may aperform a mission unto me next spring, in company with others, even twelve including himself, to testify of my name and bear glad tidings unto all the world.

D&C 114:2 For verily thus saith the Lord, that inasmuch as there are those among you who adeny my name, others shall be bplanted in their cstead and receive their dbishopric. Amen.