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Paanchi

Son of Pahoran(1) [c. 52 B.C.]

(see also Pacumeni ; Pahoran(2) )

Hel. 1: 3 contends for judgment-seat.; Hel. 1: 7 plans to flatter people into rebellion.; Hel. 1: 8 is tried and condemned to death.

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Pachus

King of Nephite dissenters [c. 61 B.C.]

Alma 62: 6 king of dissenters who had driven freemen from Zarahemla.; Alma 62: 7 battles with Moroni(1) and Pahoran(1).; Alma 62: 8 is slain.

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Pacify

(see also Peace ; Suffer )

1 Ne. 15: 20 through words of Nephi(1) his brothers are pacified and humbled.; 2 Ne. 28: 21 devil will pacify men and lull them into carnal security.; Mosiah 20: 20 except Limhi pacifies Lamanites, his people perish.

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Packard, Noah

D&C 124: 136 counselor in high priests quorum.

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Pacumeni

Son of Pahoran(1) [c. 52 B.C.]

(see also Paanchi ; Pahoran(2) )

Hel. 1: 3 contends for judgment-seat.; Hel. 1: 6 submits to voice of people.; Hel. 1: 13 is appointed chief judge and governor.; Hel. 1: 21 is slain by Coriantumr(3).

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Pagag

Son of brother of Jared(2)

Ether 6: 25 refuses to be king.

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Page, Hiram

D&C 28 revelation concerning.; D&C 28: 11 things written by Hiram Page from stone are of Satan.

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Page, John E.

D&C 118: 6 (D&C 124: 129 ) is called to fill position among the Twelve.

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Pahoran (1)

Third Nephite chief judge [c. 68 B.C.]

Alma 50: 39-40 fills judgment-seat of his father, Nephihah.; Alma 51: 2-5 contends with king-men.; Alma 51: 6 Pahoran’s supporters are called freemen.; Alma 51: 7 retains judgmentseat by voice of people.; Alma 51: 15-16 grants Moroni(1) power to compel dissenters to defend country.; Alma 59: 3 Moroni(1) writes to Pahoran requesting reinforcements.; Alma 60 Moroni(1) writes second epistle, complaining of neglect.; Alma 61 Pahoran’s reply to epistle.; Alma 61: 5, 8 is driven from Zarahemla by king-men.; Alma 61: 9 seeks not power, but to preserve rights and liberty of people.; Alma 62: 6 is joined by Moroni(1).; Alma 62: 7-8 returns to Zarahemla, is restored to judgment-seat.; Alma 62: 11 helps in restoring peace.; Alma 62: 14 marches to Nephihah.; Alma 62: 26 takes city of Nephihah without losses.; Alma 62: 44 returns to judgment-seat.; Hel. 1: 2 dies.

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Pahoran (2)

Son of Pahoran(1), fourth Nephite chief judge [c. 52 B.C.]

(see also Paanchi ; Pacumeni )

Hel. 1: 3 contends for judgment-seat.; Hel. 1: 5 is appointed chief judge by voice of people.; Hel. 1: 9 is murdered by Kishkumen.

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Paid

(see Pay, Paid )

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Pain

(see also Affliction ; Anguish ; Grieve ; Sorrow ; Suffering ; Torment )

1 Ne. 17: 47 heart of Nephi(1) is pained because of brothers.; 2 Ne. 9: 21 God suffereth pains of all men.; 2 Ne. 26: 7 Nephi(1) feels pain for the slain of his people.; Jacob 3: 11 loose yourselves from pains of hell.; Mosiah 2: 38 demands of justice fill breast of wicked with pain like unquenchable fire.; Mosiah 3: 7 the Lord shall suffer pain of body.; Mosiah 25: 11 Nephites filled with pain for welfare of Lamanites’ souls.; Mosiah 27: 29 Alma(2) is snatched, and his soul is pained no more.; Alma 7: 11 Son will take upon him the pains of his people.; Alma 13: 27 Alma(2) wishes with anxiety unto pain that people would hearken.; Alma 14: 6 Zeezrom is encircled by pains of hell.; Alma 26: 13 how many thousands of Lamanites has God loosed from pains of hell.; Alma 31: 30 wickedness among Zoramites pained soul of Alma(2).; Alma 36: 13, 16 (Alma 38: 8 ) Alma(2) remembered all his sins and was tormented by pains of hell.; Alma 36: 19-20 Alma(2) was filled with joy as exceeding as was his pain.; 3 Ne. 28: 8-9, 38 three Nephites will not have pain in flesh or endure pains of death.; D&C 18: 11 the Lord suffered the pain of all men.; D&C 19: 18 suffering caused God to tremble because of pain and to bleed at every pore.; D&C 38: 12 all eternity is pained because darkness reigns.; D&C 133: 35 after their pain the tribe of Judah shall be sanctified.; Moses 7: 48 earth is pained because of wickedness of children.; Moses 8: 25 heart of Noah(1) is pained because the Lord made man.

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Palace

(see also Building )

2 Ne. 23: 22 (Isa. 13: 22 ) dragons shall cry in their pleasant palaces.; Mosiah 11: 9 Noah(3) builds spacious palace.; Alma 22: 2 Aaron(3) goes to Lamanite king in his palace.; D&C 124: 2 Zion shall be polished with refinement after similitude of palace.

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Palms

(see also Tree )

D&C 109: 76 saints shall be clothed with palms in their hands.

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Palmyra, New York

JS-H 1: 3 Joseph Smith’s family moves to Palmyra.; JS-H 1: 61 Martin Harris is a resident of Palmyra.

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Palsy

D&C 123: 10 dark deeds make hands of devil palsy.

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Parable

(see also Liken ; BD Parables )

Jacob 5 allegory of tame and wild olive-trees.; D&C 35: 16 (D&C 45: 36-38 ) parable of fig-tree.; D&C 38: 26-27 the Lord gives parable to teach unity.; D&C 45: 56 (D&C 63: 54 ) parable of ten virgins to be fulfilled at the Lord’s coming.; D&C 86: 1-7 (D&C 101: 65-67 ) the Lord explains parable of wheat and tares.; D&C 88: 51-61 the Lord likens kingdoms in heavens to parable of man who sends servants to dig in field.; D&C 101: 43-62 parable of nobleman and tower.; D&C 101: 81-91 the Lord likens children of Zion to parable of woman and unjust judge.; D&C 103: 21 Joseph Smith is servant referred to in parable.; JS-M 1: 27 (Matt. 24: 28 ) parable of eagles gathering where carcase is.; JS-M 1: 38 (Matt. 24: 32 ) parable of fig-tree putting forth leaves when summer is nigh.

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Paradise

(see also Death, Physical ; Eden, Garden of ; Heaven ; Prison ; Rest ; Resurrection ; Spirit World ; TG Paradise, Paradisiacal ; BD Paradise )

2 Ne. 9: 13 paradise of God must deliver up its dead.; Alma 40: 12, 14 spirits of righteous remain in state of happiness, called paradise, until resurrection.; 4 Ne. 1: 14 Jesus’ disciples are gone to paradise of God.; Moro. 10: 34 Moroni(2) will soon go to rest in paradise of God.; D&C 77: 2 beasts are figurative expressions in describing heaven, the paradise of God.; D&C 138: 12 spirits of the just are gathered in one place in spirit world.

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Pardon

(see also Excuse ; Forgive ; Remission )

D&C 56: 14 saints’ sins are not pardoned because they seek to counsel in own ways.

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Parent

(see also Child ; Family ; Father ; Mother ; TG Family, Children, Responsibilities toward ; TG Honoring Father and Mother ; TG Marriage, Fatherhood ; TG Marriage, Motherhood )

1 Ne. 1: 1 Nephi(1) born of goodly parents.; 1 Ne. 5: 11 Adam and Eve, our first parents.; 1 Ne. 8: 37 Lehi(1) exhorts elder sons with all the feeling of tender parent.; 2 Ne. 1: 14 hear the words of trembling parent.; 2 Ne. 4: 6 Lehi(1) takes cursing from grandchildren, to be answered upon heads of parents.; Jacob 4: 3 Nephites labor, that children may learn with joy concerning first parents.; Omni 1: 22 first parents of Coriantumr(2) came out from tower.; Alma 30: 25 child is not guilty because of parents.; Hel. 5: 5-6 Helaman(2) reminds sons of names of first parents who came out of Jerusalem.; Moro. 8: 10 teach parents that they must repent, be baptized, and humble themselves as their little children.; D&C 68: 25-28 parents are responsible for teaching children the gospel.; D&C 83: 4-5 all children have claim upon their parents for maintenance.; D&C 138: 48 children to be sealed to parents during fulness of times.; Moses 6: 54 because of Christ’s atonement, sins of parents cannot be answered upon heads of children.

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Part

(see also Partake ; Portion )

2 Ne. 2: 30 Lehi(1) has chosen the good part.; Mosiah 15: 24 (Rev. 20: 6 ) those who died before Christ came shall have part in first resurrection.; Mosiah 29: 34 every man should bear his part.; Alma 40: 13 spirits of wicked have no part or portion of Spirit of the Lord.; D&C 29: 36 Satan turned away a third part of hosts of heaven.; D&C 45: 54 (D&C 63: 18 ; D&C 76: 64 ) he who has part in first resurrection.; D&C 49: 2 Shakers desire to know the truth in part.; D&C 88: 99 some receive part in prison prepared that they might receive gospel.

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Partake, Partaken, Partaker

(see also Drink ; Eat ; Inherit ; Receive ; Taste )

1 Ne. 8: 11-12 Lehi(1) partakes of fruit of tree of life.; 1 Ne. 8: 15-16 Sariah, Sam, and Nephi(1) partake of fruit.; 1 Ne. 8: 17-18 Laman(1) and Lemuel do not partake of fruit.; 1 Ne. 8: 24 those who cling to iron rod partake of fruit.; 2 Ne. 2: 18 (Hel. 6: 26 ) devil tempts Eve to partake of forbidden fruit.; 2 Ne. 26: 24 the Lord commands none that they shall not partake of salvation.; Jacob 1: 7 come unto Christ and partake of goodness of God.; Omni 1: 26 come unto Christ and partake of his salvation.; Alma 5: 34 come unto the Lord and you shall partake of fruit of tree of life.; Alma 5: 62 those who are baptized may be partakers of fruit of tree of life.; Alma 12: 23, 26 (Alma 42: 5 ) if Adam had partaken of tree of life, there would have been no death.; Alma 42: 27 whosoever will may come and partake of waters of life.; 3 Ne. 18: 28 (Morm. 9: 29 ) ye shall not suffer any one knowingly to partake of sacrament unworthily.; 4 Ne. 1: 3 Nephites are all made free, and partakers of the heavenly gift.; Ether 12: 8 Christ has prepared way by which others may be partakers of heavenly gift.; Moro. 4: 3 bread is blessed to souls of those who partake.; Moro. 6: 6 saints meet together oft to partake of bread and wine.; Moro. 8: 17 all children are alike and partakers of salvation.; D&C 10: 66 partake of waters of life.; D&C 20: 75 saints to meet together often to partake of sacrament.; D&C 27: 2 it matters not what saints eat or drink when they partake of sacrament.; D&C 46: 4 trespasser should not partake of sacrament until he makes reconciliation.; D&C 66: 2 gospel sent forth that men might be partakers of glories to be revealed.; D&C 93: 22 those begotten through Christ are partakers of Father’s glory.; D&C 101: 35 all who endure persecution for the Lord’s name will partake of glory.; Moses 4: 28 Adam should not partake of tree of life.; Moses 6: 48 by Adam’s fall all are made partakers of misery.; Abr. 1: 21 Pharaoh a partaker of blood of Canaanites by birth.

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Particles

(see Number )

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Partridge, Edward

D&C 36, 51 revelations to.; D&C 36: 1 sins are forgiven.; D&C 36: 1 is called to preach gospel.; D&C 36: 2 to receive Spirit from Sidney Rigdon.; D&C 41: 9 to be ordained bishop unto church.; D&C 41: 11 Edward Partridge’s heart is pure as Nathanael’s.; D&C 42: 10 to stand in appointed office.; D&C 50: 39 (D&C 58: 14-15 ; D&C 64: 17 ) warned to repent.; D&C 51: 1-18 is directed how to organize people.; D&C 51: 3 (D&C 57: 7 ) to appoint portions unto people.; D&C 52: 24 (D&C 58: 24 ) to journey to Missouri.; D&C 58: 62 to direct conference.; D&C 60: 10 to provide money for elders’ return.; D&C 115 revelation addressed to Edward Partridge and counselors.; D&C 124: 19 is with the Lord.

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Pass

(see also Cease ; End ; Judgment ; Past ; Vanish )

1 Ne. 17: 46 (Alma 9: 2 ; 3 Ne. 26: 3 ; Ether 13: 8 ; Matt. 24: 35 ) earth shall pass away.; 3 Ne. 1: 25 (Matt. 5: 18 ) not one jot or tittle should pass away until all should be fulfilled.; D&C 1: 38 (D&C 56: 11 ) the Lord’s word shall not pass away.; D&C 29: 23, 26 (D&C 43: 32 ; D&C 45: 22 ; D&C 56: 11 ) heaven and earth shall pass away.; D&C 29: 24 (D&C 63: 49 ) all old things shall pass away.; D&C 38: 20 saints to possess earth in eternity, no more to pass away.; D&C 45: 21 this generation of Jews shall not pass away until desolation comes.; D&C 84: 5 this generation shall not all pass away until house shall be built unto the Lord.; D&C 89: 21 destroying angel shall pass by those who observe Word of Wisdom.; D&C 97: 23 the Lord’s scourge shall pass over by night and by day.; D&C 122: 9 bounds of oppressors are set, they cannot pass.; D&C 132: 18-19 angels and gods are appointed by whom men must pass.

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Passion

(see also Anger ; Feeling ; Fury ; Rage )

Alma 38: 12 bridle all your passions.; Alma 50: 30 Morianton(2) a man of much passion.

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Passover

(see TG Passover ; BD Passover )

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Past

(see also Pass ; Present )

1 Ne. 17: 45 brothers of Nephi(1) are past feeling.; Mosiah 8: 17 a seer can know of things that are past.; Hel. 13: 38 your days of probation are past.; 3 Ne. 1: 5-6 some say time is past when signs of Christ’s birth should be given.; Moro. 9: 20 Nephites are without principle, and past feeling.; D&C 45: 2 when ye think not, summer shall be past and your soul not saved.; D&C 56: 16 harvest is past and soul is not saved.; D&C 130: 7 all things are manifest, past, present, and future.

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Pastor

(see also Bishop ; Shepherd ; TG Pastor )

1 Ne. 21: 1 Israel is broken off because of wickedness of pastors.; A of F 6 organization of primitive church included pastors.

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Pasture

(see Sheep )

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Path

(see also Course ; Direction ; Highway ; Road ; Street ; Walk ; Way )

1 Ne. 8: 20-23 Lehi(1) beholds strait and narrow path leading to tree of life.; 1 Ne. 8: 28 those who have tasted fruit but become ashamed fall into forbidden paths.; 1 Ne. 10: 8 (Alma 7: 19 ) John shall cry, Prepare way of the Lord, make his paths strait.; 1 Ne. 16: 5 Nephi(1) hopes brothers will walk in paths of righteousness.; 2 Ne. 4: 32-33 wilt thou make my path straight before me.; 2 Ne. 12: 3 (Isa. 2: 3 ) God will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths.; 2 Ne. 13: 12 (Isa. 3: 12 ) they who lead the Lord’s people cause them to destroy the way of their paths.; 2 Ne. 31: 9 Christ’s baptism shows men the straitness of the path.; 2 Ne. 31: 19 after ye have gotten into strait and narrow path, is all done.; 2 Ne. 33: 9 only those who walk in strait path which leads to life have hope.; Mosiah 2: 36 if men withdraw themselves from Spirit, it has no place to guide them in wisdom’s paths.; Alma 7: 9 repent, prepare way of the Lord, walk in his paths.; Alma 7: 19 I perceive ye are in paths of righteousness, path which leads to kingdom of God.; Alma 7: 20 God cannot walk in crooked paths.; Alma 37: 12 God’s paths are straight.; Hel. 15: 5 more part of Lamanites are in path of their duty.; D&C 3: 2 God does not walk in crooked paths.; D&C 25: 2 walk in paths of virtue.; D&C 33: 10 (D&C 65: 1 ; D&C 133: 17 ) make the Lord’s paths straight.; D&C 112: 7 thy path lieth among mountains, among many nations.

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Patience, Patient, Patiently

(see also Adversity ; Affliction ; Humble ; Long-suffering )

Mosiah 3: 19 natural man is enemy to God unless he becomes as child, patient.; Mosiah 23: 21 the Lord tries his people’s patience.; Mosiah 24: 15 Alma(1) and his people submit with patience to the Lord’s will.; Alma 1: 25 the faithful bear persecution with patience.; Alma 7: 23 be humble, full of patience.; Alma 9: 26 Son of God shall be full of patience.; Alma 13: 28 be led by Holy Spirit, becoming patient.; Alma 17: 11 sons of Mosiah(2) are commanded to be patient among Lamanites.; Alma 20: 29 brothers of Ammon(2) had been patient in sufferings.; Alma 26: 27 bear with patience thine afflictions.; Alma 32: 41 if ye nourish tree with patience, it shall spring forth unto everlasting life.; Alma 32: 43 ye shall reap rewards of your patience.; Alma 34: 3 Alma(2) exhorted poor Zoramites unto faith and patience.; Alma 34: 40 Amulek exhorts poor Zoramites to have patience, bear afflictions.; Alma 38: 4 Shiblon bore persecutions with patience because the Lord was with him.; D&C 4: 6 remember faith, virtue, patience.; D&C 6: 19 (D&C 11: 19 ) be patient, sober.; D&C 21: 5 church to receive Joseph Smith’s word in all patience.; D&C 24: 8 (D&C 31: 9 ; D&C 54: 10 ; D&C 66: 9 ; D&C 98: 23-24 ) be patient in afflictions.; D&C 63: 66 these things remain to overcome through patience.; D&C 67: 13 continue in patience until ye are perfected.; D&C 98: 2 wait patiently on the Lord.; D&C 98: 26 he who bears smitings patiently shall receive double reward.; D&C 101: 38 in patience ye may possess your souls.; D&C 107: 30 decisions are to be made in patience.; D&C 127: 4 patience to be redoubled.

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Patriarch, Patriarchal

(see also Father ; Lineage ; Priesthood ; Priesthood, Melchizedek ; BD Patriarch, Patriarchs )

D&C 107: 39 duty of the Twelve to ordain patriarchs.; D&C 107: 40-52 succession in order of patriarchs.; D&C 124: 91 (D&C 124: 124 ; D&C 135: 1 ) Hyrum Smith to take office of patriarch.; Abr. 1: 25 first government of Egypt was after order of Ham’s government, which was patriarchal.; Abr. 1: 31 the Lord preserved records of patriarchs.

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Patten, David W.

D&C 114: 1 called to settle business and perform mission.; D&C 124: 19, 130 has been taken unto the Lord himself.

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Pattern

(see also Example ; Form [noun] )

D&C 24: 19 those ordained shall do according to this pattern.; D&C 52: 14 the Lord gives pattern in all things.; D&C 52: 19 pattern for knowing spirits.; D&C 88: 141 ordinance of washing of feet to follow pattern given in John’s testimony.; D&C 94: 2 city must be built according to pattern given by the Lord.; D&C 97: 10 (D&C 115: 14 ) house should be built like unto pattern given by the Lord.; D&C 102: 12 high council regularly organized according to the foregoing pattern.; Moses 6: 46 book of remembrance written according to pattern given by God.

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Paul the Apostle

(see also Corinthians ; BD Paul )

D&C 18: 9 Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer are called with same calling as Paul.; D&C 76: 99 these are they who are of Paul.; D&C 128: 13-16 teachings of Paul explained.; JS-H 1: 24 Joseph Smith feels much like Paul.; A of F 13 we follow the admonition of Paul.

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Pavilion

D&C 121: 1, 4 where is pavilion that covers God’s hiding place.

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Pay, Paid

(see also Debt ; Recompense ; Repay ; Reward ; Tax ; Tithing ; Tribute ; Wages )

Mosiah 2: 24 the Lord will bless the obedient, therefore he hath paid them.; Alma 11: 2 if a man did not pay another what he owed, he was taken before judge.; 3 Ne. 12: 26 (Matt. 5: 26 ) thou shalt not come from prison until thou hast paid the uttermost senine.; D&C 42: 54 pay for what is received.; D&C 64: 28 the Lord should pay as seemeth him good.

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Peace

(see also Calm ; Pacify ; Peaceable, Peaceably ; Peacemakers ; Rest ; War ; TG Peace of God )

1 Ne. 13: 37 (Mosiah 12: 21 ; Mosiah 15: 15-18 ; 3 Ne. 20: 40 ; Isa. 52: 7 ) how beautiful upon mountains are feet of him who publishes peace.; 1 Ne. 14: 7 the Lord will convince men unto peace or deliver them to hardness of heart.; 1 Ne. 20: 18 (Isa. 48: 18 ) if thou hadst hearkened unto my commandment, then had thy peace been as a river.; 1 Ne. 20: 22 (Isa. 48: 22 ) there is no peace unto the wicked.; 2 Ne. 3: 12 writings of Nephites and Jews shall grow together unto establishing peace.; 2 Ne. 4: 27 why should I yield to temptation, that evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace.; 2 Ne. 19: 6 (Isa. 9: 6 ) Messiah shall be called, The Prince of Peace.; 2 Ne. 19: 7 (Isa. 9: 7 ) of increase of government and peace there is no end.; 2 Ne. 26: 9 (4 Ne. 1: 4 ) Son shall appear, and Nephites shall have peace until three generations have passed.; Jacob 7: 23 (W of M 1: 18 ; Alma 3: 24 ) peace restored again among Nephites.; Mosiah 4: 3 Benjamin’s people receive remission of sins and have peace of conscience.; Mosiah 19: 27 Limhi establishes peace among his people.; Mosiah 27: 37 sons of Mosiah(2) publish peace.; Mosiah 29: 14, 40 Mosiah(2) has labored to establish peace throughout the land.; Alma 7: 27 may peace of God rest upon you.; Alma 13: 18 Melchizedek established peace, was called prince of peace.; Alma 24: 19 converted Lamanites bury weapons of war for peace.; Alma 38: 8 after three days and nights of anguish Alma(2) cried unto the Lord and found peace.; Alma 40: 12 spirits of righteous are received into paradise, a state of peace.; Alma 44: 14 Nephites will slay Lamanites unless they depart with covenant of peace.; Alma 58: 11 the Lord speaks peace to our souls.; Hel. 5: 47 peace be unto you because of your faith.; 3 Ne. 22: 10 covenant of peace shall not be removed.; 4 Ne. 1: 4 peace in land following Christ’s visit.; D&C 1: 35 peace shall be taken from the earth.; D&C 6: 23 the Lord speaks peace to the mind.; D&C 10: 37 (D&C 11: 22 ) Joseph Smith is commanded to hold his peace until the Lord makes things known to world.; D&C 19: 23 he who walks in meekness of Spirit shall have peace in the Lord.; D&C 27: 16 preparation of the gospel of peace.; D&C 45: 46 if ye have slept in peace, blessed are you.; D&C 45: 66 New Jerusalem, a land of peace.; D&C 59: 23 he who docs works of righteousness shall have peace.; D&C 84: 102 God is full of peace.; D&C 88: 125 charity is bond of perfectness and peace.; D&C 98: 16 renounce war and proclaim peace.; D&C 98: 34 (D&C 105: 39 ) lift standard of peace.; D&C 105: 38 sue for peace.; D&C 111: 8 place to tarry shall be signalized by peace and power of Spirit.; D&C 121: 7 peace be unto thy soul.; D&C 134: 2 no government can exist in peace without laws securing rights.; D&C 134: 8 for the public peace, men should bring offenders to punishment.; D&C 138: 22 among righteous spirits there is peace.; Moses 7: 31 naught but peace, justice, and truth is habitation of the Lord’s throne.; Abr. 1: 2 Abraham finds there is great peace for him.

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Peaceable, Peaceably

(see also Peace )

Mosiah 4: 13 ye will not have mind to injure one another, but to live peaceably.; Moro. 7: 3-4 Mormon(2) speaks to peaceable followers of Christ, whom he recognizes because of their peaceable walk with men.; D&C 36: 2 Holy Ghost teaches peaceable things of kingdom.; D&C 42: 61 thou shalt receive revelation to know mysteries and peaceable things of kingdom.; D&C 42: 61 peaceable things of kingdom bring joy and life eternal.; Moses 6: 61 peaceable things of immortal glory abide in you.

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Peacemaker

3 Ne. 12: 9 (Matt. 5: 9 ) blessed are peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

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Pearl

(see also Precious )

3 Ne. 14: 6 (Matt. 7: 6 ) cast not your pearls before swine.; 4 Ne. 1: 24 Nephites begin to be proud, wearing fine pearls.; D&C 41: 6 do not cast pearls before swine.

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Peculiar

(see BD Peculiar )

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Penalty

(see also Punishment )

Alma 12: 32 penalty of doing evil is second death.; D&C 82: 4 justice and judgment are penalty affixed to the Lord’s law.; D&C 138: 59 the dead receive reward after paying penalty for transgression,.

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Penetrate

(see also Pierce )

Alma 26: 6 storm shall not penetrate to converts.; D&C 1: 2 no heart that shall not be penetrated.; D&C 121: 2 how long shall thy ear be penetrated with saints’ cries.

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Penitent

(see also Humble ; Repentance )

Alma 26: 21 none knoweth these things save the penitent.; Alma 27: 18 none receive joy of God save truly penitent seeker of happiness.; Alma 29: 10 when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, my soul is filled with joy.; Alma 32: 7 Alma(2) says no more to multitude, but cries unto penitent.; Alma 42: 23 mercy claimeth the penitent.; Alma 42: 24 none but truly penitent are saved.; 3 Ne. 6: 13 some are lifted up in pride, others are humble and penitent.

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Pentecost

(see also BD Pentecost )

D&C 109: 36 let it be fulfilled upon the Lord’s ministers as on day of pentecost.

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People

(see also Nation )

1 Ne. 5: 18 brass plates to go to every people.; 1 Ne. 11: 36 thus shall be destruction of all people that fight against apostles.; 1 Ne. 13: 40 records shall make known to all people that Lamb is Son of Father.; 1 Ne. 14: 11 whore of all the earth has dominion among all people.; 1 Ne. 17: 35 this people had rejected every word of God.; 1 Ne. 19: 17 (Mosiah 16: 1 ) every people shall see salvation of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 22: 28 all people shall dwell safely in Holy One if they repent.; 2 Ne. 5: 9 those who are with Nephi(1) call themselves the people of Nephi.; 2 Ne. 8: 16 (Isa. 51: 16 ) Zion, thou art my people.; 2 Ne. 23: 14 (Isa. 13: 14 ) every man shall turn to own people.; 2 Ne. 26: 13 Christ will manifest himself unto every people that believe.; 2 Ne. 29: 4-5 Jews, the Lord’s ancient covenant people.; 2 Ne. 29: 14 the Lord’s people, who are of house of Israel, shall be gathered.; Omni 1: 14 Nephites discover a people called the people of Zarahemla.; Mosiah 1: 11 Benjamin will give his people a name.; Mosiah 3: 20 knowledge of Savior shall spread through every people.; Mosiah 15: 28 salvation of the Lord shall be declared to every people.; Mosiah 18: 8, 10 as ye desire to be called God’s people, what have ye against being baptized.; Mosiah 27: 25 all people must be born again.; Alma 4: 12 great inequality among the people.; Alma 26: 37 God is mindful of every people.; 3 Ne. 20: 39 my people shall know my name.; 3 Ne. 28: 29 three Nephites shall minister unto all people.; 4 Ne. 1: 16 there could not be happier people among all people created by God.; D&C 1: 4 (D&C 7: 3 ; D&C 42: 58 ; D&C 133: 37 ) warning and teaching to all people.; D&C 42: 9 I will take you to me for a people.; D&C 42: 58 (D&C 77: 8, 11 ; D&C 88: 103 ; D&C 90: 15 ; D&C 98: 33, 36 ; D&C 112: 1 ; D&C 133: 37 ) all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people.; D&C 43: 14 (D&C 100: 16 ) the Lord to reserve unto himself a pure people.; D&C 45: 69 Zion shall be only people not at war one with another.; D&C 84: 101 the Lord stands in midst of his people.; D&C 98: 9 when the wicked rule, the people mourn.; D&C 132: 34 from Hagar sprang many people.; D&C 136: 31 the Lord’s people must be tried.; Moses 7: 18 the Lord calls his people Zion,.

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Perceive

(see also Comprehend ; Discern ; Know ; See ; Understand )

2 Ne. 16: 9 (Isa. 6: 9 ) see ye indeed but they perceived not.; 2 Ne. 32: 8 I perceive that ye ponder still.; Jacob 4: 15 Jacob(2) perceived by workings of Spirit.; Mosiah 13: 7 I perceive that my message cuts you to your hearts.; Mosiah 13: 11 I perceive that commandments are not written in your hearts.; Alma 7: 19 I perceive that ye are in paths of righteousness.; Alma 10: 17 Amulek perceived lawyers’ thoughts.; Alma 18: 16 Ammon(2), filled with Spirit, perceived king’s thoughts.; Alma 40: 1 (Alma 41: 1 ; Alma 42: 1 ) I perceive that thy mind is worried.; Alma 43: 48 Moroni(1) perceived intent of his men to shrink from Lamanites.; 3 Ne. 15: 2 Jesus perceived that some wonder concerning law of Moses.; 3 Ne. 17: 2 I perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot understand all my words.; Morm. 1: 2 I perceive that thou art a sober child.; D&C 45: 29 they who sit in darkness perceive not the light.; D&C 133: 45 since beginning of world men have not perceived how great things God has prepared.

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Perdition

(see also Devil ; Sons of Perdition )

D&C 76: 26 Satan is called perdition.; Moses 5: 24 Cain to be called Perdition.

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Perfect, Perfected, Perfection

(see also Godliness ; Just ; Perfectness ; Righteous ; Upright ; TG Perfection )

2 Ne. 9: 13 in resurrection our knowledge shall be perfect.; 2 Ne. 9: 14 we shall have perfect knowledge of our guilt.; 2 Ne. 9: 23 be baptized, having perfect faith in Holy One.; 2 Ne. 31: 20 press forward with steadfastness in Christ, having perfect brightness of hope.; Jacob 4: 12 attain unto perfect knowledge of Christ.; Jacob 7: 4 Sherem has perfect knowledge of language.; Alma 5: 18 can ye imagine yourselves brought before God with perfect remembrance of guilt.; Alma 11: 43-44 (Alma 40: 23 ) spirit and body shall he reunited in perfect form.; Alma 32: 21, 26 faith is not to have perfect knowledge.; Alma 32: 26 ye cannot know of their surety at first unto perfection.; Alma 32: 34 your knowledge is perfect in that thing and your faith is dormant.; Alma 42: 15 atonement made that God might be perfect, just, and merciful God.; Alma 48: 11 Moroni(1) a man of perfect understanding.; Alma 50: 37 Nephihah filled judgment-seat with perfect uprightness before God.; Alma 55: 1 Ammoron has perfect knowledge of his fraud.; Hel. 5: 30 those in prison hear still small voice of perfect mildness.; 3 Ne. 12: 48 (Matt. 5: 48 ) I would that ye should be perfect, even as I, or your Father is perfect.; Ether 3: 7, 20 having perfect knowledge of God, brother of Jared could not be kept within veil.; Moro. 7: 15-17 way to judge is plain, that ye may know with perfect knowledge.; Moro. 8: 16 (1 Jn. 4: 18 ) perfect love casteth out fear.; Moro. 10: 32 come unto Christ and be perfected in him.; Moro. 10: 32 by God’s grace ye may be perfected in Christ.; D&C 50: 24 light grows brighter until perfect day.; D&C 59: 13 food to be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect.; D&C 67: 13 continue in patience until ye are perfected.; D&C 76: 69 (D&C 129: 3 ) celestial glory inherited by just men made perfect through Jesus.; D&C 76: 106 fulness of times when Christ shall have perfected his work.; D&C 84: 110 body has need of every member that system may be kept perfect.; D&C 88: 34 that which is governed by law is perfected by law.; D&C 88: 78 teach diligently, that you may be instructed more perfectly.; D&C 90: 8 those in school of prophets to be perfected in ministry for salvation of Zion.; D&C 105: 10 the Lord’s people to be taught more perfectly.; D&C 107: 43 Seth was a perfect man.; D&C 124: 143 offices in church given for work of ministry and the perfection of the saints.; D&C 128: 15, 18 the living are not perfected without their dead.; D&C 138: 17 sleeping dust of dead to be restored to perfect frame.; Moses 8: 27 Noah(1) was perfect in his generation.

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Perfectness

(see also Perfect )

2 Ne. 9: 46 prepare your souls that ye may not remember your awful guilt in perfectness.

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Perform, Performance

(see also Accomplish ; Do ; Duty ; Fulfill ; Observe ; Undertake )

1 Ne. 17: 41 labor which Israelites had to perform was to look.; 2 Ne. 25: 30 ye must keep performances and ordinances of God until law is fulfilled.; 2 Ne. 32: 9 ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord without first praying that Father consecrate thy performance.; Mosiah 13: 30 Israelites given law of performances and ordinances to keep them in remembrance of God.; Alma 25: 15 Nephites keep outward performances until Christ shall be revealed.; Alma 31: 10 Zoramites would not observe performances of church.; Alma 34: 32 this life is day for men to perform labors.; Alma 34: 33 after this life cometh night of darkness, wherein no labor can be performed.; Alma 57: 21 Ammonite youth perform every command with exactness.; 4 Ne. 1: 12 Nephites do not walk any more after performances and ordinances of law of Moses-.; Moro. 9: 6 we have labor to perform while in tabernacle of clay.; D&C 132: 7 all performances not sealed by Holy Spirit of promise are of no force in and after resurrection.

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Peril

(see also Calamity ; Danger ; Threaten )

D&C 29: 3 sin no more, lest perils shall come.; D&C 122: 5 if thou art in perils among false brethren, it shall be for thy good.; D&C 127: 2 perils seems but a small thing.

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Perish

(see also Destruction ; Die )

1 Ne. 4: 13 better that one man should perish than nation dwindle in unbelief.; 1 Ne. 5: 19 brass plates should never perish.; 1 Ne. 15: 10 how is it ye will perish because of hardness of heart.; 1 Ne. 17: 41 (Alma 33: 20 ) because of simpleness of means of healing, many perished.; 1 Ne. 22: 19 the righteous shall not perish.; 2 Ne. 1: 4 if Lehites had stayed in Jerusalem, they would have perished.; 2 Ne. 6: 11 many Jews shall be afflicted in flesh and not suffered to perish because of prayers of righteous.; 2 Ne. 9: 30 treasure of the rich shall perish with them.; 2 Ne. 9: 51 feast upon that which perisheth not.; 2 Ne. 10: 13 they who fight against Zion shall perish.; 2 Ne. 25: 21 Joseph(1) received promise that his seed should never perish.; 2 Ne. 26: 30 if men have charity, they would not suffer laborer in Zion to perish.; 2 Ne. 26: 31 if laborers in Zion labor for money, they shall perish.; 2 Ne. 27: 26 (Isa. 29: 14 ) wisdom of wise and learned shall perish.; 2 Ne. 28: 16 when men are fully ripe in iniquity, they shall perish.; 2 Ne. 30: 1 except ye keep commandments of God, ye shall perish.; Jacob 5: 4 master to nourish tree that it perish not.; Jacob 5: 11 master will preserve roots, that they perish not.; Mosiah 3: 18 the infant perisheth not who dies in infancy.; Mosiah 4: 22-23 wo unto him who withholds his substance, for it shall perish with him.; Mosiah 4: 30 O man, remember and perish not.; Mosiah 13: 28 (Alma 34: 9 ) except for atonement, men must unavoidably perish.; Mosiah 28: 3 sons of Mosiah(1) cannot bear that any soul should perish.; Alma 53: 11 according to oath not to take up arms, Ammonites would have perished.; Hel. 4: 25 except Nephites cleave unto the Lord, they must unavoidably perish.; Hel. 14: 30 whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto himself.; Ether 2: 19 without air in vessels, Jaredites would perish.; Moro. 8: 16 they who pervert ways of the Lord shall perish.; D&C 1: 16 men walk after own God, whose substance is that of an idol, which shall perish.; D&C 4: 4 he who thrusts in sickle lays up in store that he perisheth not.; D&C 76: 9 wisdom of the wise shall perish.; Moses 7: 1 many have believed not and perished in sins.; Moses 7: 38 prison prepared for those who perish in flood.; Abr. 2: 17 Abraham prays that famine be turned away, that father’s house perish not.

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Permit

(see also Suffer )

Mosiah 7: 8 Ammon(1) and brethren are permitted to answer king’s questions.; Hel. 14: 30 men are permitted to act for themselves.; Moro. 7: 2 because of gift of his calling from the Lord, Mormon(2) is permitted to speak to people.; D&C 101: 99 saints to hold claim upon land given them, though they should not be permitted to dwell thereon.; D&C 109: 20 no unclean thing shall be permitted to come into the Lord’s house.; D&C 132: 4 no one can reject covenant and be permitted to enter into the Lord’s glory.

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Perplexities

(see also Calamity ; War )

D&C 88: 78-79 saints to be instructed regarding wars and perplexities of nations.

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Perrysburg, N. Y.

D&C 100 revelation given at.

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Persecution, Persecute

(see also Adversity ; Affliction ; Chasten ; Hate ; Malice ; Martyrdom ; Mock ; Oppression ; Prejudice ; Revile ; Scourge ; Smite ; Spurn ; Stone ; Tread ; Tribulation ; Try ; Violence )

2 Ne. 9: 30 because they are rich, they persecute the meek.; 2 Ne. 26: 8 the righteous who look forward to Christ, notwithstanding persecution, shall not perish.; Jacob 2: 13 because some have obtained more abundantly, they persecute their brethren.; Mosiah 26: 38 Alma(1) and fellow laborers are persecuted by those not of church.; Mosiah 27: 1 persecutions inflicted on church by unbelievers become so great the church murmurs.; Mosiah 27: 2 Mosiah(2) sends proclamation that no unbeliever should persecute church member.; Mosiah 27: 13 why persecutest thou the church of God.; Mosiah 27: 32 Alma(2) and companions are persecuted by unbelievers.; Alma 1: 21 strict law in church that no member should persecute one who does not belong.; Alma 1: 25 those who stand steadfast in faith bear the persecution with patience.; Alma 5: 54 will ye persist in persecuting your brethren.; Hel. 3: 34 many who profess to belong to church are lifted up in pride unto persecuting their brethren.; Hel. 13: 22 your hearts swell with great pride, unto persecuting.; 3 Ne. 6: 13 some receive persecution and do not turn and revile again.; 3 Ne. 12: 10-11 (Matt. 5: 10-11 ) blessed are all who are persecuted for their Lord’s sake, for theirs is kingdom.; 3 Ne. 12: 12 so persecuted they the prophets before you.; 3 Ne. 12: 44 (Matt. 5: 44 ) pray for them that persecute you.; 4 Ne. 1: 29 other church persecuted true church of Christ.; Morm. 8: 36 only a few do not lift themselves in pride, unto persecutions.; D&C 24: 16 those who persecute violently will be smitten.; D&C 24: 17 whosoever shall go to law against the Lord’s servants shall be cursed by law.; D&C 40: 2 fear of persecution caused James Covill to reject the word.; D&C 45: 53 Jews shall lament because they persecuted their king.; D&C 88: 94 great church persecuteth saints of God.; D&C 98 Intro. (D&C 101: Intro. ) persecution of saints in Missouri.; D&C 98: 23-27 elders will be rewarded if they bear persecutions patiently.; D&C 99: 1 proclaim gospel in midst of persecution.; D&C 101: 1-2 brethren have been afflicted and persecuted because of transgressions.; D&C 101: 35 they who endure persecution shall partake of glory.; D&C 121: 38 he who exercises compulsion will be left unto himself to persecute the saints.; D&C 122: 7 persecution gives experience.; D&C 123 history of persecution of church to be kept.; D&C 127: 4 they persecuted the prophets before you.; JS-H 1: 22-25, 27 persecution of Joseph Smith after first vision.; JS-H 1: 60 persecution of Joseph Smith after receiving the ancient record.

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Perseverance

(see also Diligence ; Endure ; Faint ; Steadfast ; Unwearied )

D&C 127: 4 let your perseverance be redoubled.

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Persist

(see also Remain )

Jacob 2: 14 if ye persist in these things, God’s judgments must speedily come upon you.; Mosiah 16: 5 he who persists in carnal nature remains in fallen state.; Alma 5: 54 will ye persist in persecuting brethren.; Alma 5: 55 will you persist in turning backs upon the needy.; Alma 5: 56 (Alma 9: 18 ) all who persist in their wickedness shall be hewn down and cast into fire.; Morm. 4: 10 Nephites repent not and persist in wickedness.

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Person

(see Likeness ; Personage ; Respect, Respecter )

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Personage

D&C 129: 1 angels are resurrected personages.; D&C 130: 22 Holy Ghost is personage of Spirit.; JS-H 1: 17 Father and Son appear to Joseph Smith.; JS-H 1: 30 Moroni(2) appears to Joseph Smith in vision.

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Persuade, Persuasion

(see also Convince ; Doctrine, False ; Exhort ; Plead ; Urge )

1 Ne. 3: 21 Nephi(1) persuades brethren to be faithful in keeping commandments.; 1 Ne. 6: 4 intent of Nephi(1) is to persuade men to come unto God.; 1 Ne. 19: 23 (2 Ne. 25: 23 ; 2 Ne. 33: 4 ; Morm. 5: 14 ) writings to persuade people to believe in Redeemer.; 2 Ne. 26: 27 the Lord has commanded his people to persuade all men to repentance.; 2 Ne. 33: 4 (Ether 8: 26 ) writings persuadeth men to do good.; Jacob 1: 8 Jacob(2) would persuade all men not to rebel against God.; Jarom 1: 11 law of Moses persuades men to look forward to Messiah.; Morm. 3: 22 Mormon(2) would persuade all ends of earth to repent.; Ether 4: 11 Spirit persuadeth men to do good.; Ether 4: 12 whatsoever persuadeth to do good is of the Lord.; Moro. 7: 16 that which persuadeth men to believe in Christ is of God.; Moro. 7: 17 that which persuadeth men to do evil is of devil.; D&C 3: 6 how oft you have gone on in persuasions of men.; D&C 5: 21 Joseph Smith is warned to yield to persuasions of men no more.; D&C 121: 41 power or influence should be maintained only by persuasion.

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Pervert, Perverse, Perversion

(see also Corrupt ; Wrest )

1 Ne. 13: 27 (1 Ne. 22: 14 ) abominable church perverts right ways of the Lord.; 2 Ne. 28: 15 all who pervert right way of the Lord shall be thrust down to hell.; Jacob 7: 7 Sherem leads away people, that they pervert right way of God.; Mosiah 12: 26 priests of Noah(3) have perverted ways of the Lord.; Mosiah 29: 23 unrighteous king perverts the ways of righteousness.; Alma 9: 8 (Alma 10: 17, 25 ; Hel. 13: 29 ) ye wicked and perverse generation.; Alma 10: 18 lawyers lay plans to pervert ways of righteous.; Alma 30: 22, 60 Korihor perverts ways of the Lord.; Alma 31: 1, 11 Zoramites pervert ways of the Lord.; Alma 31: 24 Zoramites a wicked and perverse people.; Morm. 8: 33 ye wicked, perverse, stiffnecked people.; Moro. 8: 15-16 they who say little children need baptism pervert ways of the Lord.; Moro. 9: 19 Nephites have become strong in perversion.; D&C 33: 2 (D&C 34: 6 ) elders are called to declare gospel unto perverse generation.

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Pestilence

(see also Destruction ; Plague )

2 Ne. 6: 15 they who believe not in Messiah shall be destroyed by pestilence.; 2 Ne. 10: 6 because of iniquities, pestilences shall come upon Jews.; Mosiah 12: 4, 7 the Lord will smite people of Noah(3) with pestilence because of iniquities.; Alma 10: 22-23 except for prayers of the righteous, the Lord would smite people of Ammonihah with pestilence.; Alma 45: 10-11 when Nephites dwindle in unbelief they shall see pestilences.; Hel. 10: 6 Nephi(2) is given power to smite earth with pestilence.; Hel. 12: 3 except the Lord chastens his people with pestilence, they will not remember him.; Ether 11: 7 because Jaredites hearken not to the Lord, pestilences come.; D&C 43: 25 the Lord calls by voice of famines and pestilences.; D&C 63: 24 confusion brings pestilence.; D&C 97: 26 the Lord will visit Zion with pestilence according to her works.

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Peter

The apostle

(see also BD Peter )

D&C 7: 4-8 the Lord explains John’s request to Peter.; D&C 7: 7 keys of ministry given to Peter, James, and John.; D&C 27: 12 Peter, James, and John confer apostleship on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.; D&C 49: 11-14 preach as Peter did.; D&C 128: 10 (Matt. 16: 18 ) thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.; D&C 128: 20 voice of Peter, James, and John heard.; D&C 131: 5 (2 Pet. 1: 19 ) more sure word of prophecy mentioned by Peter.; JS-H 1: 72 Peter, James, and John hold keys of Melchizedek Priesthood.; JS-H 1: 72 John the Baptist acts under direction of Peter, James, and John.

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Peterson, Ziba

D&C 32 revelation to.; D&C 32: 3 is called on mission to Lamanites.; D&C 58: 60 is chastened for trying to hide sins.

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Petition

(see also Beg ; Plead )

Mosiah 4: 16 ye will not suffer beggar to put up his petition in vain.; Mosiah 4: 22 if ye condemn the man who puts his petition to you, how much more just will your condemnation be.; Alma 51: 15 Moroni(1) sends petition to governor requesting power to compel dissenters to fight.; D&C 90: 1 thy sins are forgiven, according to thy petition.

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Pharaoh

Ruler of ancient Egypt

(see also BD Pharaoh )

1 Ne. 4: 2 (1 Ne. 17: 27 ; Ex. 14: 26-30 ) armies of Pharaoh drowned in Red sea.; D&C 105: 27 the Lord will soften hearts as he did heart of Pharaoh.; Abr. 1: 6, 17 Abraham’s fathers had turned to god of Pharaoh.; Abr. 1: 6 Pharaoh, king of Egypt.; Abr. 1: 7, 9, 13 priest makes offering to god of Pharaoh.; Abr. 1: 20 Pharaoh signifies king of royal blood.; Abr. 1: 21 descendant from loins of Ham.; Abr. 1: 21 partaker of blood of Canaanites by birth.; Abr. 1: 25 first government of Egypt established by Pharaoh after patriarchal manner of Ham.; Abr. 1: 26 a righteous man, a wise and just ruler.; Abr. 1: 27 does not have right of priesthood.

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Phelps, William W.

D&C 55 revelation to.; D&C 55: 4 to assist Oliver Cowdery in preparing books for schools.; D&C 57: 11-12 to be established as printer for church.; D&C 58: 40-41 warned to repent, not sufficiently meek.; D&C 61 Intro. saw destroyer riding on waters.; D&C 67 Intro. to publish Book of Commandments.; D&C 70: 1 steward over revelations.; D&C 85 Intro. extract of letter to Joseph Smith.

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Physician

Moro. 8: 8 (Matt. 9: 12 ) the whole need no physician.; D&C 31: 10 Thomas Marsh a physician unto church.

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Pierce, Piercing

(see also Penetrate )

Jacob 2: 9 those who have not been wounded must have daggers placed to pierce their souls.; Jacob 2: 10 Jacob(2) tells Nephites of wickedness under glance of piercing eye of God.; Hel. 5: 30 still voice in prison pierced to very soul.; 3 Ne. 11: 3 survivors hear small voice that pierced to very center.; D&C 1: 3 the rebellious shall be pierced with much sorrow.; D&C 6: 37 behold wounds which pierced my side.; D&C 85: 6 still small voice pierceth all things.; Moses 6: 32 no man shall pierce thee.; Moses 7: 36 God’s eye can pierce all creations.

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Pilgrim

D&C 45: 13 people of Enoch(2) were strangers and pilgrims on earth.

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Pillar

1 Ne. 1: 6 pillar of fire comes down before Lehi(1).; Hel. 5: 24, 43-44 Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) are encircled in pillar of fire.; D&C 29: 12 the Lord to come in pillar of fire.; D&C 88: 97 saints to be caught up to meet the Lord in pillar of heaven.; JS-H 1: 16 pillar of light descends upon Joseph Smith.

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Pillow

2 Ne. 33: 3 eyes of Nephi(1) water his pillow by night because of his people.

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Pioneer

D&C 136: 7 companies to go as pioneers to prepare for putting in spring crops.

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Pison

(see River )

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Pit

(see also Persecution ; Snare )

1 Ne. 14: 3 great pit digged by abominable church for destruction of men.; 1 Ne. 22: 14 they shall fall into pit which they digged to ensnare people of the Lord.; 2 Ne. 8: 1 (Isa. 51: 1 ) look to hole of pit from whence ye are digged.; 2 Ne. 24: 15 (Isa. 14: 15 ) thou shalt be brought down to hell, to sides of pit.; 2 Ne. 28: 8 many shall say, Dig pit for thy neighbor.; 3 Ne. 28: 20 wicked could not dig pits sufficient to hold disciples.; Ether 9: 29 Jaredites cast prophets into pits to perish.; D&C 109: 25 he who digs pit shall fall into it himself.; D&C 122: 7 if thou shouldst be cast into pit, it shall be for thy good.

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Pity

(see also Compassion ; Mercy )

2 Ne. 23: 18 (Isa. 13: 18 ) they shall have no pity on fruit of womb.; Alma 53: 11 Ammonites would allow themselves to fall into brethren’s hands except for pity of Ammon(2) and brethren.; Ether 3: 3 Lord, look upon me in pity.; D&C 133: 53-55 in his pity the Lord redeemed the prophets.

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Place

1 Ne. 17: 46 (3 Ne. 8: 13 ) by power of his word the Lord can cause rough places to be made smooth.; 1 Ne. 21: 20 (Isa. 49: 20 ) the place is too strait for me, give place to me that I may dwell.; 2 Ne. 4: 27 why should I yield to temptation, that evil one have place in my heart.; 2 Ne. 23: 13 (Isa. 13: 13 ) earth shall remove out of her place.; 2 Ne. 28: 23 after judgment, wicked must go to place prepared for them.; 2 Ne. 33: 2 many harden hearts against Spirit, that it have no place in them.; Enos 1: 27 place prepared for you in mansions of Father.; Mosiah 2: 36 if ye transgress what has been spoken, ye withdraw yourselves from Spirit, that it has no place in you.; Mosiah 2: 37 the Lord has no place in those who obey evil spirit.; Mosiah 12: 23 (Mosiah 15: 30 ; 3 Ne. 16: 19 ; 3 Ne. 20: 34 ; Isa. 52: 9 ) ye waste places of Jerusalem.; Mosiah 26: 24 if they know me, they shall have place at my right hand.; Alma 5: 25 ye cannot suppose the wicked have place in kingdom of heaven.; Alma 20: 30 brethren of Ammon(2) are driven from place to place.; Alma 32: 27 give place for portion of my words.; Alma 34: 26 pour out your souls in secret places.; Alma 34: 35 if ye have procrastinated day of repentance, Spirit has withdrawn that it has no place in you.; Alma 39: 6 to deny Holy Ghost when it once has had place in you is unpardonable sin.; Hel. 14: 23 many places that are now valleys shall become mountains.; Morm. 8: 30 earthquakes in divers places.; Moro. 7: 32 the Lord prepares way that men may have faith in Christ, that Holy Ghost may have place in hearts.; D&C 18: 25 those who know not the name by which they are called cannot have place in Father’s kingdom.; D&C 24: 12 in all places, open mouth and declare gospel.; D&C 29: 38 place prepared for third of hosts of heaven who followed Satan is hell.; D&C 45: 32 (D&C 87: 8 ; D&C 101: 22 ) the Lord’s disciples shall stand in holy places.; D&C 45: 55 Satan shall be bound, that he have no place in men’s hearts.; D&C 57: 2 Missouri is place for city of Zion.; D&C 78: 7 if men will have place in celestial world, they must prepare by obeying commandments.; D&C 84: 4 New Jerusalem to be built beginning at this place.; D&C 87: 2 war will be poured out upon all nations, beginning at this place.; D&C 90: 37 (D&C 97: 19 ; D&C 101: 17 ) Zion shall not be removed out of her place.; D&C 93: 49 pray always lest wicked one remove you out of your place.; D&C 97: 13 house to be built as place of thanksgiving, place of instruction.; D&C 101: 18, 75 (D&C 103: 11 ) build up waste places of Zion.; D&C 109: 13 the Lord’s house, a place of holiness.; D&C 109: 39 Zion and her stakes, the places of appointment.; D&C 116: 1 Adam-ondi-Ahman, the place where Adam shall come.; D&C 121: 1 where is pavilion that covers the Lord’s hiding place.; D&C 124: 39 oracles in most holy places.; D&C 130: 8 place where God resides is great Urim and Thummim.; D&C 138: 12 spirits of the just are gathered in one place.; Moses 2: 9 (Abr. 4: 9 ) waters are gathered in one place.

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Plague

(see also Destruction ; Disease ; Pestilence )

D&C 84: 97 plagues shall go forth.; D&C 87: 6 with famine and plague will inhabitants feel God’s wrath.; D&C 97: 26 if Zion does not obey, the Lord will visit her with plague.

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Plain, Plainly, Plainness

(see also Clear ; Simple )

1 Ne. 13: 26-29, 32, 34 great and abominable church takes many plain and precious things from book.; 1 Ne. 13: 29 because things are taken from book which were plain to men’s understanding, according to plainness which is in Lamb, many stumble.; 1 Ne. 13: 34-40 the Lord will reveal many plain and precious parts of gospel that have been taken away.; 1 Ne. 14: 23 when book proceeded from Jews, it was plain and true.; 2 Ne. 1: 26 brothers murmur because Nephi(1) has been plain unto them.; 2 Ne. 4: 32 may I be strict in the plain road.; 2 Ne. 9: 47 would I be plain unto you according to plainness of truth if ye were freed from sin.; 2 Ne. 25: 4 words of Isaiah(1) are plain unto all who are filled with spirit of prophecy.; 2 Ne. 25: 4 (2 Ne. 33: 6 ) my soul delighteth in plainness.; 2 Ne. 25: 20 I have spoken plainly, that ye cannot err.; 2 Ne. 26: 33 the Lord doeth nothing save it be plain unto men.; 2 Ne. 32: 7 men will not understand great knowledge when given them in plainness.; 2 Ne. 33: 5 writings of Nephi(1) speak harshly against sin, according to plainness of word of God.; Jacob 4: 13 these things are manifested unto us plainly, for salvation of souls.; Jacob 4: 14 Jews despised words of plainness.; Enos 1: 23 prophets speak with great plainness of speech.; Mosiah 2: 40 Benjamin speaks plainly, that his people might understand.; Alma 13: 23 glad tidings are made known in plain terms.; Alma 14: 2 people are angry with Alma(2) because of plainness of his words.; Moro. 7: 15 way to judge is as plain as daylight is from dark night.; D&C 42: 40 all garments should be plain.; D&C 84: 23 Moses plainly taught this to children of Israel.; D&C 128: 18 Joseph Smith might have rendered a plainer translation, but it is sufficiently plain.; D&C 133: 57 the Lord sent forth his everlasting covenant, reasoning in plainness.

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Plains

(see also Agosh ; Heshlon, Plains of ; Moreh, Plains of ; Nephihah, Plains of ; Olaha Shinehah, Plains of )

1 Ne. 12: 4 Nephi(1) beholds plains of earth broken up in vision.; Alma 52: 20 Nephites desire to meet Jacob(3) on plains between cities.

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Plan

(see also Design ; Gospel ; Plot ; Redemption ; Salvation ; Secret Combination ; TG Salvation, Plan of )

2 Ne. 2, 9 (Alma 12, 42 ) summary of plan of redemption.; 2 Ne. 9: 6 (Alma 12: 25 ) to fulfill merciful plan of Creator, there must be resurrection.; 2 Ne. 9: 13 how great the plan of our God.; 2 Ne. 9: 28 (Alma 28: 13 ) cunning plan of evil one.; Jacob 6: 8 will ye make a mock of great plan of redemption.; Jarom 1: 2 fathers have revealed plan of salvation on plates.; Alma 12: 4 Zeezrom’s plan was very subtle plan.; Alma 12: 25, 30 plan of redemption laid from foundation of world.; Alma 12: 30-32 God made plan of redemption known unto man.; Alma 12: 33 God called on men in name of Son, this being plan of redemption.; Alma 34: 9 according to great plan of God, atonement must be made.; Alma 34: 16 only unto him who has faith is brought about plan of redemption.; Alma 37: 29, 32 trust not those secret plans of murder unto this people.; Alma 41: 2 plan of restoration is requisite with justice of God.; Alma 42: 5 if Adam had partaken of tree of life, plan of salvation would have been frustrated.; Alma 42: 8 to reclaim man from temporal death would destroy great plan of happiness.; Alma 42: 11 except for plan of redemption, men would be cut off from presence of the Lord.; Alma 42: 15 plan of mercy could not be brought about except atonement should be made.; Hel. 2: 6 servant obtains knowledge of plans to destroy Helaman(2).; Hel. 11: 10 secret plans of Gadianton robbers are concealed in earth.; Hel. 11: 26 great band of robbers search out secret plans of Gadianton.; 3 Ne. 1: 16 plan of destruction laid for believers has been frustrated.; Ether 8: 8 daughter of Jared(3) devises plan to redeem kingdom unto father.; D&C 10: 12, 23 Satan has laid a cunning plan.; Moses 6: 62 plan of salvation is unto all men through blood of Son.; Abr. 4: 21 the Gods saw that their plan was good.

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Planet

D&C 88: 43-44 course of planets fixed.; D&C 130: 4, 6 time reckoned according to planet.; D&C 130: 6-7 angels do not reside on planet like this earth.; Abr. 1: 31 Abraham keeps fathers’ record of planets.; Abr. 3: 5 planet which is lesser light is greater than that upon which thou standest.; Abr. 3: 9 reckoning of time of one planet shall be above another.; Abr. 3: 9 Kolob governs planets.; Abr. 3: 17 planet or star may exist above any other.

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Plant

(see also Grain ; Grass ; Herb ; Seed ; Sow ; Till )

1 Ne. 18: 24 Lehites begin to plant seeds.; 2 Ne. 8: 16 (Isa. 51: 16 ) I have covered thee in shadow of mine hand that I may plant heavens.; 2 Ne. 15: 2 (Isa. 5: 2 ) well-beloved planted vineyard with choicest vine.; Jacob 5: 21 how comest thou hither to plant this tree.; Mosiah 14: 2 (Isa. 53: 2 ) he shall grow up before him as tender plant.; Alma 32: 28, 33 (Alma 33: 23 ) give place, that seed may be planted in your heart.; Alma 32: 36 (Alma 34: 4 ) ye have exercised faith to plant seed to know if it is good.; Alma 33: 1 people ask how to plant seed, or word.; D&C 2: 2 Elijah shall plant in hearts of children promises made to fathers.; D&C 55: 5 saints to be planted in land of inheritance.; D&C 114: 2 others shall be planted in the stead of those who deny the Lord’s name.; D&C 124: 61 receive counsel from those the Lord has set as plants of renown.; Moses 3: 5 (Abr. 5: 5 ) the Lord created every plant before it was in earth.; Moses 3: 8 (Abr. 5: 8 ) the Lord planted garden eastward in Eden.; Moses 3: 9 the Lord planted tree of life and tree of knowledge of good and evil.

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Plates

(see also Book ; Book of Mormon ; Characters ; Engrave ; Plates, Brass ; Plates of Ether ; Plates of Jacob ; Plates of Mormon ; Plates of Nephi, Large ; Plates of Nephi, Small ; Plates of Zeniff ; Record ; Scriptures )

D&C 3: 19-20 why preserved.; D&C 5: 1 witness of plates desired by Martin Harris.; D&C 5: 4 Joseph Smith given gift to translate plates.; D&C 17: 1 Three Witnesses to see plates.; JS-H 1: 34 Moroni(2) tells Joseph Smith about book written on gold plates.; JS-H 1: 52-53 Moroni(2) shows Joseph Smith gold plates.; JS-H 1: 59 Joseph Smith obtains plates.; JS-H 1: 62 Joseph Smith copies characters from plates and translates them.

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Plates of Ether

(see also Ether ; Jaredites )

Mosiah 8: 9 expedition from Limhi discovers twenty-four plates of gold filled with engravings.; Mosiah 21: 27 people of Limhi find Jaredite record of engraven plates of ore.; Mosiah 22: 14 Limhi gives record to Mosiah(2).; Mosiah 28: 11 Mosiah(2) translates record on plates of gold found by Limhi.; Alma 37: 21-32 twenty-four plates contain record of secret works of darkness of people who were destroyed.; Hel. 6: 26 secret oaths did not come to Gadianton from record, but from devil.; Ether 1: 2 Moroni(2) takes account of Jaredites from twenty-four gold plates found by Limhi, called Book of Ether.; Ether 3: 22 (Ether 4: 1 ) brother of Jared(2) is commanded to write what he has seen and heard, seal it.; Ether 15: 33 Ether finishes record and hides it.

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Plates of Jacob

(see also Jacob(2) ; Plates of Nephi, Small )

Jacob 3: 14 Jacob(2) writes upon plates called plates of Jacob, made by Nephi(1).

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Plates of Mormon

(see also Mormon(2) ; Moroni(2) )

W of M 1: 3 (Morm. 6: 6 ) Mormon(2) makes abridgment from plates of Nephi.; W of M 1: 6 Mormon(2) puts small plates with remainder of his record.; W of M 1: 9 Mormon(2) proceeds to finish his record.; 3 Ne. 5: 10-11 Mormon(2) makes record on plates he has made with own hands.; Morm. 2: 18 upon these plates Mormon(2) does not make full account of wickedness.; Morm. 6: 6 Mormon(2) gives Moroni(2) few plates.; Morm. 8: 1 Moroni(2) finishes father’s record.; Moro. 10: 2 Moroni(2) seals up record.

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Plates of Nephi, Large

Secular history abridged by Mormon(2), whose abridgment constitutes books of Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, 3 Nephi, and 4 Nephi

(see also Lehi, Book of ; Mormon(2) ; Plates of Mormon ; Plates of Nephi, Small )

1 Ne. 9: 2, 4 (1 Ne. 19: 4 ; 2 Ne. 4: 14 ; 2 Ne. 5: 29, 33 ; Jacob 1: 3 ; Jacob 3: 13 ; Jacob 7: 26 ; Mosiah 1: 6 ) Nephi(1) makes account of history, kings, wars on other plates, also called plates of Nephi.; 2 Ne. 4: 14 many sayings of Lehi and Nephi(1) are recorded on other plates.; Jacob 1: 3 (Jarom 1: 14 ; Omni 1: 11 ) secular history to be engraven on larger plates.; W of M 1: 3 after abridging larger plates down to reign of Benjamin, Mormon(2) finds small plates.; Mosiah 1: 3 Benjamin teaches of records engraven on larger plates.; Mosiah 1: 6 Benjamin testifies plates of Nephi are true.; Alma 37: 2 Alma(2) commands Helaman(2) to keep sacred record upon plates of Nephi.; 3 Ne. 5: 8-10 (3 Ne. 26: 6-7 ) Mormon(2) gives only small part of record engraven on plates of Nephi.; 3 Ne. 26: 6-7 plates of Nephi contain more part of things Jesus taught the people.; 3 Ne. 26: 8-11 Mormon(2) is commanded not to record all Christ’s sayings engraven on plates of Nephi.; Morm. 1: 4 Mormon(2) is instructed to engrave on plates of Nephi all he observes among Nephites.; Morm. 2: 18 upon plates of Nephi Mormon(2) makes full account of Nephites’ wickedness.; Morm. 6: 6 Mormon(2) makes record out of plates of Nephi.

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Plates of Nephi, Small

Spiritual history of Nephites, which constitutes the books of 1 Nephi, 2 Nephi, Jacob, Enos, Jarom, Omni

(see also Nephi(1) )

1 Ne. 1: 17 (1 Ne. 19: 1 ) Nephi(1) abridges record of father upon plates he has made.; 1 Ne. 6: 1 Nephi(1) does not include genealogy in this part of his record.; 1 Ne. 6: 3 Nephi(1) does not make full account of history on these plates so he can write of things of God.; 1 Ne. 9: 2-4 (1 Ne. 10: 1 ; 1 Ne. 19: 3 ; Jacob 1: 1-2 ) these plates do not contain full account of people, but rather an account of the ministry.; 1 Ne. 19: 1 on plates of ore Nephi(1) engraves father’s record, journey in wilderness, father’s prophecies, own prophecies.; 2 Ne. 4: 15 upon these plates Nephi(1) writes things of his soul and scriptures engraven on brass plates.; 2 Ne. 5: 30-32 Nephi(1) is commanded by the Lord to make and engrave many things for profit of his people.; Jacob 1: 1-2, 4 Nephi(1) instructs Jacob(2) to engrave most precious, sacred things on small plates.; Jacob 3: 13 hundredth part of Nephites’ proceedings cannot be written upon these plates.; Jacob 3: 14 plates of Jacob included among small plates.; Jacob 7: 27 Jacob(2) confers plates upon Enos(2).; Jarom 1: 2, 14 Jarom writes little because plates are small.; Omni 1: 1 Jarom instructs Omni to write upon plates.; Omni 1: 8-9 Omni delivers plates to Chemish.; Omni 1: 11 Abinadom writes upon plates.; Omni 1: 12-30 Amaleki writes upon plates.; Omni 1: 25 Amaleki delivers plates to king Benjamin.; Omni 1: 30 plates are full.; W of M 1: 3 after abridging large plates to reign of Benjamin, Mormon(2) discovers these plates, which contain small account of prophets.; W of M 1: 4 small plates contain prophecies of coming of Christ.; W of M 1: 6 Mormon(2) puts small plates with remainder of his record.; D&C 10: 38-40 account of things in lost manuscript is contained in plates of Nephi.; D&C 10: 41 engravings on plates of Nephi to be translated.; D&C 10: 40, 45 things engraven on plates of Nephi throw greater views upon gospel.

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Plates of Zeniff

(see also Limhi ; Nephi, Land of ; Noah(3) ; Zeniff )

Mosiah 8: 5 Limhi brings Ammon(1) plates containing record of his people.; Mosiah 22: 14 Mosiah(2) receives with joy records of Limhi’s people.

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Plates, Brass

(see also Laban )

1 Ne. 3: 3, 12 (1 Ne. 19: 2 ) Laban has record of Jews and genealogy of fathers engraven on brass plates.; 1 Ne. 3: 9 - 4: 38 sons of Lehi(1) obtain brass plates.; 1 Ne. 4: 16 law is engraven upon brass plates.; 1 Ne. 4: 24 Nephi(1) to carry engravings on brass plates to brothers.; 1 Ne. 5: 10-16 (1 Ne. 19: 23 ; Omni 1: 14 ; Alma 37: 3 ) brass plates contain five books of Moses, history of Jews to reign of Zedekiah, genealogy.; 1 Ne. 5: 18 brass plates to go to every people of seed of Lehi(1).; 1 Ne. 5: 19 brass plates should never perish.; 1 Ne. 7: 11 ye have forgotten what great things the Lord hath done that we should obtain record.; 1 Ne. 3: 23 Bible is like engravings on brass plates.; 1 Ne. 19: 1-2 Nephi(1) reads many scriptures engraven on brass plates.; 1 Ne. 19: 22 - 22: 1 Nephi(1) reads writings of Isaiah(1) from brass plates.; 1 Ne. 22: 30 writings on brass plates testify man must be obedient.; 2 Ne. 4: 2 prophecies of Joseph(1) are written on brass plates.; 2 Ne. 4: 14-15 Nephi(1) engraves scriptures from brass plates on his plates.; 2 Ne. 5: 12 (Mosiah 10: 16 ) Nephi(1) takes records engraven on brass plates with him.; Omni 1: 14 Zarahemla rejoices because of brass plates.; Mosiah 1: 3-4 Lehi(1) could not have taught his children all these things without brass plates.; Mosiah 1: 4 engravings on brass plates are in Egyptian.; Mosiah 1: 16 Benjamin gives brass plates to Mosiah(2).; Mosiah 28: 11, 20 Mosiah(2) gives Alma(2) records engraven on brass plates.; Alma 37: 1-3 Alma(2) gives brass plates to Helaman(2).; Alma 37: 3 engravings on brass plates are records of holy scriptures.; 3 Ne. 1: 2 Nephi(2) gives brass plates to son Nephi(3).; 3 Ne. 10: 17 prophecy of Jacob concerning seed of Joseph(1) is on brass plates.

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Play

2 Ne. 21: 8 (2 Ne. 30: 14 ; Isa. 11: 8 ) sucking child shall play on hole of asp.; 3 Ne. 28: 22 (4 Ne. 1: 33 ) disciples cast into den of beasts, play with them.

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Plead

(see also Appeal ; Cry ; Exhort ; Jesus Christ - Advocate ; Persuade ; Petition )

2 Ne. 8: 22 (Isa. 51: 22 ) the Lord pleadeth cause of his people.; 2 Ne. 13: 13 (Isa. 3: 13 ) the Lord standeth up to plead and judge the people.; Jacob 3: 1 God will plead your cause.; Alma 1: 15 Nehor stands before Alma(2) and pleads for himself with much boldness.; D&C 38: 4 (D&C 45: 3 ) Christ pleaded before Father for those who believe in him.; D&C 90: 36 the Lord will plead with Zion’s strong ones.; D&C 124: 75 plead the cause of the poor and needy.

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Pleasant

(see also Please, Pleased, Pleasing )

Mosiah 23: 4, 19 people of Alma(1) come to pleasant land.; Alma 55: 13 wine was pleasant to Lamanites’ taste.; Hel. 5: 46-47 pleasant voice whispers peace to Nephi(2) and Lehi(4).; 3 Ne. 24: 4 (Mal. 3: 4 ) offering of Judah and Jerusalem shall be pleasant unto the Lord.

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Please, Pleased, Pleasing

(see also Delight ; Favored ; Glad ; Happiness ; Pleasant ; Pleasure )

1 Ne. 6: 5 (2 Ne. 5: 32 ) Nephi(1) writes things pleasing unto God, not pleasing unto world.; 2 Ne. 5: 32 if Nephites are pleased with things of God, they will be pleased with engravings of Nephi(1).; Jacob 2: 7 tenderness and chasteness of feelings are pleasing unto God.; Jacob 2: 8 Jacob(2) supposes people come to hear pleasing word of God.; Jacob 6: 13 (Moro. 10: 34 ) meet before pleasing bar of God.; Mosiah 14: 10 (Isa. 53: 10 ) it pleased the Lord to bruise him.; Alma 30: 53 Korihor taught devil’s words because they were pleasing to carnal mind.; 3 Ne. 11: 7 (Matt. 3: 17 ) behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.; D&C 1: 30 (D&C 38: 10 ) only church with which the Lord is well pleased.; D&C 45: 4 Father well pleased in Son.; D&C 59: 18 all things of earth are made to please the eye.; D&C 60: 2 the Lord is not well pleased with those who will not open mouths.; D&C 63: 10 signs come not by will of men as they please.; D&C 63: 11 without faith no man pleaseth God.; D&C 89: 13 pleasing unto the Lord that flesh not be used, only in times of winter or famine.; D&C 90: 35 (D&C 98: 19 ) the Lord is not well pleased with many.; Moses 5: 21 Satan is pleased that God respects not Cain’s offering.

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Pleasure

(see also Delight ; Desire ; Happiness ; Joy ; Will )

1 Ne. 16: 38 brothers accuse Nephi(1) of desiring to be ruler, that he might do according to his pleasure.; 2 Ne. 25: 22 these things shall go according to pleasure of God.; Jacob 4: 9 God commands earth according to his pleasure.; Enos 1: 27 Enos(2) will see Redeemer’s face with pleasure.; Mosiah 7: 33 the Lord will deliver you out of bondage, according to pleasure.; Alma 4: 8 people of church persecute those who do not believe according to their pleasure.; D&C 29: 48 given unto children according to the Lord’s pleasure, that great things are required.; D&C 56: 15 the Lord’s people have pleasure in unrighteousness.; D&C 63: 4 the Lord builds up at his own pleasure.; D&C 76: 7 the Lord will make known pleasure of his will concerning all things.

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Plot

(see also Plan )

Alma 2: 21 Alma(2) sends spies to know plots of Amlicites.; Hel. 6: 30 devil, who plots with Cain, hands down secret plots for workers of darkness.

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Plow

(see also Till )

2 Ne. 12: 4 (Isa. 2: 4 ) they shall beat their swords into plow-shares.; Ether 10: 25 Jaredites make tools to plow and sow.

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Pluck

(see also Destruction ; Prune ; Reap )

Jacob 5: 7, 26, 52, 57-58 branches plucked off olive-tree.; Alma 32: 38 if tree is not nourished, it withers and ye pluck it up.; Alma 32: 40 if ye will not nourish word, ye can never pluck fruit of tree of life.; D&C 63: 54 the Lord to send his angels to pluck out the wicked.; D&C 64: 36 the rebellious shall be plucked out.; D&C 86: 6 the Lord commands angels not to pluck up tares.

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Plunder

(see Rob )

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Point

(see also Direct ; Direction ; Doctrine )

1 Ne. 8: 33 those in building point finger of scorn at partakers of fruit.; Jacob 4: 5 (Alma 34: 14 ) law of Moses points souls to Christ.; Alma 37: 40 faith causes spindles to point direction Lehites should go.; Alma 37: 44 word of Christ will point straight course to eternal bliss.; Alma 51: 5 king-men desire that a few points of law be altered.; D&C 121: 27 forefathers’ minds are pointed to gift of Holy Ghost by angels.

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Pointers

(see Liahona )

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Poison, Poisonous

(see also Serpent )

Mosiah 7: 30 effect of whirlwind is poison.; Alma 47: 18 Amalickiah causes servant to administer poison by degrees to Lehonti.; Alma 55: 30 Lamanites attempt to destroy Nephites with poison.; D&C 124: 98 William Law to be delivered from those who would give him deadly poison.

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Pollute, Pollution

(see also Corrupt ; Defile ; Filthiness ; Sin )

1 Ne. 20: 11 (Isa. 48: 11 ) the Lord will not suffer his name to be polluted.; Mosiah 25: 11 when Nephites think of Lamanites’ polluted state, they are filled with anguish.; Alma 26: 17 who could have supposed God would have snatched us from polluted state.; Morm. 8: 31 the Lord’s promises will be fulfilled in day when great pollutions are upon land.; Morm. 8: 38 why have ye polluted church of God.; D&C 84: 59 children of kingdom shall not pollute holy land.; D&C 88: 134 (D&C 109: 20 ) the Lord will not suffer his house to be polluted.; D&C 101: 97 let not that which the Lord has appointed be polluted.; D&C 105: 15 enemies shall not be left to pollute the Lord’s heritage.; D&C 110: 8 I will appear unto my servants if my people do not pollute this house.; D&C 124: 46 if the Lord’s appointed pollute his holy grounds, ordinances, they will not be blest.

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Polygamy

(see Marriage ; Wife )

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Ponder

(see also Consider ; Reasoning ; Study ; Think )

1 Ne. 11: 1 as Nephi(1) sits pondering, he is caught away in Spirit.; 2 Ne. 4: 15-16 my heart pondereth the scriptures.; 2 Ne. 32: 1 brothers of Nephi(1) ponder what to do after entering the way.; Hel. 10: 2-3 Nephi(2) ponders upon things the Lord has shown him.; 3 Ne. 17: 3 Christ tells people to ponder upon what he has said.; Moro. 10: 3 when ye read these things, ponder them in your hearts.; D&C 30: 3 ponder upon things you have received.; D&C 88: 62 the Lord leaves his sayings to be pondered.; D&C 88: 71 let those who have been warned ponder warning in hearts.

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Pool

(see Water )

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Poor, Poorer, Poorest

(see also Alms ; Charity ; Consecration, Law of ; Humble ; Lowliness ; Meek ; Naked ; Needy ; Poverty ; Relief )

2 Ne. 9: 30 because they are rich, they despise the poor.; 2 Ne. 13: 15 (Isa. 3: 15 ) ye grind the faces of the poor.; 2 Ne. 21: 4 (2 Ne. 30: 9 ; Isa. 11: 4 ) with righteousness shall the Lord judge the poor.; 2 Ne. 26: 20 Gentiles grind upon face of the poor.; 2 Ne. 27: 30 the poor shall rejoice in Holy One.; 2 Ne. 28: 13 false churches rob the poor because of fine sanctuaries.; Jacob 5: 21 branch of tree planted in poorest spot in all vineyard.; Jacob 5: 22 the Lord knew it was poor spot of ground.; Jacob 5: 23 the Lord has planted another branch in spot of ground poorer than first.; Mosiah 4: 26 impart of substance to the poor.; Alma 5: 55 will you persist in turning your backs upon the poor.; Alma 32: 2-3 Alma(2) and missionaries have success among poor class of people.; Alma 32: 4 those who seek out Alma(2) are poor in heart because of poverty as to things of world.; Hel. 4: 12 slaughter of Nephites is caused by their oppression of poor.; Hel. 6: 39 robbers obtain government, turn backs upon the poor.; 3 Ne. 12: 3 (Matt. 5: 3 ) blessed are the poor in spirit who come unto Christ.; 4 Ne. 1: 3 Nephites have all things in common, there were not rich and poor.; Morm. 8: 37 ye love money more than ye love the poor.; D&C 35: 15 the poor and meek shall hear gospel.; D&C 38: 16 the poor have complained before the Lord.; D&C 38: 35 administer to needs of the poor.; D&C 42: 30-31, 34, 39 (D&C 44: 6 ; D&C 51: 5 ; D&C 52: 40 ; D&C 72: 12 ; D&C 105: 3 ) saints should consecrate of properties to support the poor.; D&C 56: 16 wo unto the rich who will not give their substance to the poor.; D&C 56: 17 wo unto poor men whose hearts are not broken.; D&C 56: 18 blessed are the poor who are pure in heart.; D&C 58: 8-11 feast of fat things to be prepared for the poor.; D&C 58: 11 the poor to come in unto marriage of Lamb.; D&C 58: 47 call on the poor to repent.; D&C 78: 3 (D&C 82: 11-12 ; D&C 83: 6 ) organization to manage the storehouse for the poor.; D&C 83: 6 the poor shall be provided for.; D&C 84: 105 if elders are given new coat, they should give old one to the poor.; D&C 84: 112 bishop to search for the poor.; D&C 88: 17 the poor and meek shall inherit earth.; D&C 104: 16 the poor shall be exalted in that the rich are made low.; D&C 104: 18 fate of him who imparts not unto the poor.; D&C 105: 3 some do not give to the poor.; D&C 124: 75 Vinson Knight to plead cause of the poor.; Moses 7: 18 no poor among people of Zion.; JS-H 1: 61 Joseph Smith was very poor.

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Popular

1 Ne. 22: 23 churches built up to become popular in eyes of world shall be brought low.; Alma 1: 3 Nehor declares that every priest should become popular.; Alma 35: 3 more popular part of Zoramites are angry because of word.

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Pore

Mosiah 3: 7 (Luke 22: 44 ) blood shall come from every pore of Messiah.; D&C 19: 18 suffering caused God to bleed at every pore.

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Portion

(see also Part )

Mosiah 14: 12 (Isa. 53: 12 ) I will divide him a portion with the great.; Alma 12: 10-11 he who hardens heart receives lesser portion of word.; Alma 17: 9 sons of Mosiah(2) pray that the Lord will grant them a portion of Spirit.; Alma 18: 35 portion of Spirit gives knowledge and power.; Alma 24: 8 Lamoni thanks God he has given converted Lamanites portion of Spirit.; Alma 27: 24 Nephites will defend Ammonites if they will give portion of substance to assist armies.; Alma 32: 27 let this desire work in you until you can give place for portion of my words.; Alma 40: 13 spirits of wicked have no portion of Spirit.; D&C 19: 34 impart a portion of thy property.; D&C 51: 3 bishop to appoint portions, every man equal according to his family.; D&C 78: 21 the Lord will appoint every man his portion.; D&C 84: 85 portion of word that shall be meted unto every man shall be given.; D&C 88: 29-31 quickened by portion of celestial, terrestrial, or telestial glory will receive that glory.; D&C 101: 90 (D&C 124: 8 ) the Lord will appoint to unjust stewards their portion among unbelievers.; D&C 104: 18 he who imparts not his portion shall lift up eyes in hell.; D&C 132: 39 David fell from exaltation and received his portion.

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Possess

(see also Inhabit )

Alma 30: 42 Korihor is possessed with lying spirit.; Alma 34: 34 same spirit that possesses body at death will possess body in eternal world.; Morm. 5: 19 the Lord hath reserved Nephites’ blessings for Gentiles who shall possess land.; Ether 2: 8-10 he who possesses land shall serve God or be swept off.; Moro. 7: 47 whoso is found possessed of charity, it shall be well with him.; D&C 10: 49 gospel to be made known to other nations that possess the land.; D&C 49: 20 one man should not possess that which is above another.; D&C 50: 27 he who is ordained and sent forth is possessor of all things.; D&C 50: 28 no man is possessor of all things unless he is purified.; D&C 69: 8 rising generations that grow up on land of Zion shall possess it.; D&C 88: 20 (D&C 103: 7 ) bodies who are of celestial kingdom may possess earth forever.; D&C 101: 38 in patience ye may possess your own souls.; D&C 101: 65 wheat may be secured to possess eternal life.; D&C 103: 20 ye shall possess the goodly land.; D&C 128: 20 Peter, James, and John possess keys of kingdom.

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Posterity

(see also Descendant ; Seed )

D&C 107: 56 Adam predicted what should befall his posterity.; D&C 121: 15 saints’ enemies and their posterity shall be swept from under heaven.

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Potiphar’s Hill

Abr. 1: 10 place of human sacrifices to idols.; Abr. 1: 20 in land of Ur, of Chaldea.

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Potter

2 Ne. 27: 27 your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as potter’s clay.

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Pour

1 Ne. 14: 15 wrath of God to be poured out upon abominable church.; 2 Ne. 27: 5 the Lord has poured out upon the wicked the spirit of deep sleep.; Jacob 7: 8 the Lord poured his Spirit into soul of Jacob(2).; Enos 1: 9 Enos(2) pours out whole soul unto God for Nephites.; Mosiah 4: 20 the Lord has poured out his Spirit upon Benjamin’s people.; Mosiah 14: 12 (Isa. 53: 12 ) he hath poured out his soul unto death.; Mosiah 18: 10 the Lord will pour out Spirit upon those who are baptized.; Mosiah 25: 24 the Lord poured out Spirit upon people of God.; Alma 19: 14 Spirit is poured out upon Lamanites.; Alma 34: 26 pour out your souls in your closets.; Hel. 3: 25 (3 Ne. 10: 18 ) many blessings are poured out upon church.; 3 Ne. 20: 27 in Abraham’s seed shall all kindreds be blessed, unto pouring out of Holy Ghost.; 3 Ne. 24: 10 (Mal. 3: 10 ) the Lord will open windows of heaven and pour out blessing.; Morm. 3: 12 soul of Mormon(2) is poured out in prayer for Nephites.; Ether 9: 20 the Lord poured out blessings upon choice land.; D&C 19: 38 (D&C 95: 4 ) the Lord will pour out Spirit.; D&C 87: 3 war shall be poured out upon all nations.; D&C 105: 12 great endowment and blessing to be poured out upon elders.; D&C 110: 9-10 blessing to be poured out upon the Lord’s people.; D&C 115: 6 wrath to be poured out without mixture upon whole earth.; D&C 121: 33 man cannot hinder the Almighty from pouring down knowledge upon saints.

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Poverty

(see also Poor )

Alma 32: 4 great multitude are poor in heart because of poverty as to things of world.; Alma 34: 40 do not revile against those who cast you out because of your poverty.; Hel. 13: 31 in days of your poverty ye cannot retain your riches.; 3 Ne. 6: 12 some have no chance for learning, because of poverty.; D&C 124: 30 baptisms for dead performed outside temple are acceptable only in days of poverty.

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Power, Powerful

(see also Authority ; Dominion ; Glory ; Might ; Priesthood ; Strength ; TG God, Power of ; TG Jesus Christ, Power of ; TG Power ; TG Priesthood, Power of )

1 Ne. 2: 14 (1 Ne. 10: 17 ) Lehi(1) speaks with power.; 1 Ne. 10: 17 Lehi(1) received power by faith on Son.; 1 Ne. 10: 17 power of Holy Ghost is gift of God unto all who diligently seek him.; 1 Ne. 17: 52 Spirit is so powerful, brothers fear they should wither.; 1 Ne. 22: 15 Satan shall have no more power over hearts of men.; 1 Ne. 22: 23 churches built up to get power over flesh shall be brought low.; 1 Ne. 22: 26 because of righteousness of people, Satan has no power.; 2 Ne. 1: 25 elder brothers accuse Nephi(1) of seeking power and authority over them.; 2 Ne. 10: 25 may God raise you from death by power of resurrection and from everlasting death by power of atonement.; 2 Ne. 32: 3 angels speak by power of Holy Ghost.; 2 Ne. 33: 1 when a man speaks by power of Holy Ghost, power of Holy Ghost carries it unto hearts.; Jacob 4: 11 ye may obtain a resurrection according to power of resurrection which is in Christ.; Jacob 7: 4 Sherem’s knowledge of language enables him to use much power of speech.; Jacob 7: 18 Sherem confesses he was deceived by power of devil.; W of M 1: 17 many holy men in land speak word of God with power and authority.; Mosiah 8: 16 man may have great power given him of God.; Mosiah 13: 6 Abinadi speaks with power and authority from God.; Mosiah 16: 3 (Alma 34: 35 ) devil has power over the wicked.; Mosiah 23: 39 Amulon given no power to do anything contrary to will of Lamanite king.; Mosiah 25: 19 Mosiah(2) gives Alma(1) power to ordain priests and teachers.; Alma 1: 17 law could have no power over any man for his belief.; Alma 9: 28 the evil shall reap damnation according to power of devil.; Alma 12: 5 adversary exercises power in Zeezrom.; Alma 17: 3 sons of Mosiah(2) teach with power and authority.; Alma 19: 4 Ammon(2) has power to do many mighty works in God’s name.; Alma 30: 42 devil has power over Korihor.; Alma 31: 5 preaching of word has more powerful effect than sword.; Alma 34: 34 same spirit that possesses body at death shall have power to possess it in eternal world.; Alma 46: 4 lower judges seek for power by declaring king.; Alma 48: 7 Amalickiah obtains power by fraud and deceit.; Alma 48: 17 if all men were like Moroni(1), powers of hell would be broken and devil would have no power.; Alma 60: 36 Moroni(1) seeks not for power, but to pull it down.; Hel. 3: 29 word is quick and powerful.; Hel. 6: 5 many preach with great power and authority.; Hel. 7: 4 Gadianton robbers usurp power and authority of land.; 3 Ne. 2: 2 people imagine signs are wrought by men and power of devil.; 3 Ne. 6: 15 (3 Ne. 7: 5 ) cause of iniquity is that Satan has great power.; 3 Ne. 7: 17 Nephi(3) ministers with power and great authority.; 3 Ne. 11: 21-22 Jesus gives disciples power to baptize.; 3 Ne. 16: 12 Gentiles shall not have power over Israel.; 3 Ne. 18: 37 (Moro. 2: 1-3 ) Jesus gives disciples power to bestow Holy Ghost.; 3 Ne. 28: 39 three Nephites are changed, that Satan should have no power over them and powers of earth could not hold them.; 3 Ne. 29: 6 wo unto him who says the Lord no longer works by power of Holy Ghost.; Ether 8: 16 secret combinations were kept up by power of devil.; Ether 8: 22 nation that upholds secret combinations to get power shall be destroyed.; Ether 8: 23 (Ether 11: 15 ) combinations built up to get power and gain.; Ether 8: 26 Moroni(2) writes, that Satan may have no power over men.; Ether 12: 25 God has made prophets’ words powerful.; Ether 15: 19 Satan has full power over hearts of people.; Moro. 7: 44 if a man confesses by power of Holy Ghost that Jesus is the Christ, he must have charity.; Moro. 8: 8 curse of Adam has no power over little children.; Moro. 10: 4-5 by power of Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.; D&C 1: 8 they who preach gospel are given power to seal on earth and in heaven.; D&C 1: 29 (D&C 10: 16 ) Joseph Smith is given power to translate.; D&C 1: 30 Joseph Smith is given power to lay foundations of church.; D&C 1: 35 the devil shall have power over his dominions.; D&C 3: 4 though a man may have power to do mighty works, God’s vengeance on him if he follows own will.; D&C 11: 30 those who receive the Lord will be given power to become sons of God.; D&C 18: 47 Jesus Christ speaks by power of his Spirit.; D&C 20: 8 God gave Joseph Smith power from on high.; D&C 21: 6 God will disperse powers of darkness from before saints.; D&C 29: 30-31 by power of my Spirit created I all things.; D&C 29: 36 Satan asks God to give him honor, which is power.; D&C 38: 11 powers of darkness prevail upon earth.; D&C 38: 32, 38 church to be endowed with power from on high.; D&C 39: 12 power shall rest upon thee.; D&C 42: 6 go forth in power of Spirit, preaching gospel.; D&C 43: 16 elders to sanctify themselves and be endowed with power.; D&C 45: 8 to as many as received him the Lord gave power to do miracles.; D&C 50: 7 deception of hypocrites has given adversary power.; D&C 50: 32 elders given power over spirit that is not of God.; D&C 50: 35 elders given power to overcome all things which are not ordained of God.; D&C 55: 3 elders have power to give Holy Ghost.; D&C 58: 22 (D&C 134: 5 ) saints to be subject to powers that be.; D&C 58: 28 power is in man to be agent unto himself.; D&C 68: 12 power given to seal up unto eternal life.; D&C 71: 6 he who receives gospel shall be given power.; D&C 76: 10 by his power the Lord will make known secrets of his will.; D&C 76: 31-35 fate of those who defy the Lord’s power.; D&C 77: 11 144, 000 elders to be given power over nations.; D&C 84: 20 in ordinances of Melchizedek Priesthood the power of godliness is manifest.; D&C 84: 119 the Lord has put forth his hand to exert the powers of heaven.; D&C 88: 114 devil and his armies shall not have power over saints any more.; D&C 101: 28 at the Lord’s coming Satan shall not have power to tempt.; D&C 103: 15, 17 redemption of Zion to be by power.; D&C 107: 8 Melchizedek Priesthood has power and authority over all offices in church.; D&C 112: 30 power of priesthood is given to the Twelve.; D&C 113: 8 God will call men to hold power of priesthood to bring again Zion.; D&C 121: 29 thrones and powers shall be revealed.; D&C 121: 33 what power shall stay the heavens.; D&C 121: 36 rights of priesthood are inseparably connected with powers of heaven.; D&C 121: 41 no power or influence can be maintained by virtue of priesthood.; D&C 128: 11 secret of whole matter consists in obtaining powers of Holy Priesthood.; D&C 128: 14 sealing and binding power consists in key of knowledge.; D&C 128: 18 welding together of powers should take place.; D&C 132: 7 Joseph Smith is appointed to hold sealing power.; D&C 132: 19 those sealed by Holy Spirit of promise will inherit power.; D&C 132: 20 righteous to become gods because they have all power.; D&C 138: 26 Christ proclaimed truth in great power.; D&C 138: 30 the Lord clothed his messengers with power and authority.; D&C 138: 51 the Lord gave spirits of just power to enter Father’s kingdom.; Moses 7: 13 the Lord gives Enoch(2) language of great power.; Moses 7: 27 those upon whom Holy Ghost falls are caught up by powers of heaven into Zion.; JS-M 1: 33, 36 powers of heaven shall be shaken.

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Praise

(see also Glorify ; Honor ; Praiseworthy ; Rejoice ; Shout ; Thank ; Vain ; Worship )

1 Ne. 13: 9 for praise of world abominable church destroys saints.; 1 Ne. 18: 16 Nephi(1) praises God all day long.; 2 Ne. 9: 49 Jacob(2) will praise holy name of God.; 2 Ne. 22: 4 praise the Lord, call upon his name.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 priestcraft is to preach to get praise of world.; Mosiah 2: 20-21 if you surrender all praise to God, yet would ye be unprofitable servants.; Alma 24: 23 converted Lamanites praised God in very act of perishing under sword.; Alma 26: 8 let us sing to God’s praise.; Alma 38: 13 Zoramites pray to be praised of men.; Morm. 8: 38 why are you ashamed to take upon you name of Christ, to get praise of world.; Ether 6: 9 brother of Jared(2) did sing praises to the Lord.; D&C 52: 17 he who trembles under the Lord’s power shall bring forth fruits of praise.; D&C 136: 28 praise the Lord with singing.; D&C 138: 24 saints sang praises to the Lord’s holy name.

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Praiseworthy

(see also Good )

A of F 13 if there is anything praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

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Pratt, Orson

D&C 34 revelation to.; D&C 34: 5 is called to preach gospel.; D&C 52: 26 to journey to Missouri, preaching along the way.; D&C 75: 14 to travel with Lyman Johnson.; D&C 124: 129 a member of the Twelve.; D&C 136: 13 to organize a company for journey west.

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Pratt, Parley P.

D&C 32, 49 revelations to.; D&C 32: 2 is called to declare gospel with Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer.; D&C 49: 1 is called to preach gospel to Shakers.; D&C 50: 37 to strengthen the churches by exhortation.; D&C 52: 26 to journey to Missouri, preaching along the way.; D&C 97: 3-5 presides over school of prophets.; D&C 103 revelation given after arrival of Parley P. Pratt in Kirtland.; D&C 103: 30 to gather company to go up to Zion.; D&C 124: 129 member of the Twelve.

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Prayer, Pray

(see also Answer ; Ask ; Call ; Communication ; Cry ; Faith ; Fasting ; Name of the Lord ; Supplicate ; TG Prayer ; BD Lord’s Prayer ; BD Prayer )

1 Ne. 18: 3 Nephi(1) prays oft unto the Lord.; 2 Ne. 4: 24 Lehi(1) has waxed bold in mighty prayer unto God.; 2 Ne. 26: 15 prayers of the faithful shall be heard.; 2 Ne. 32: 8 if ye would hearken unto Spirit which teaches man to pray, ye would know ye must pray.; 2 Ne. 32: 8 evil spirit teaches man that he must not pray.; 2 Ne. 32: 9 pray always.; 2 Ne. 33: 12 Nephi(1) prays that many may be saved in God’s kingdom.; Jacob 7: 22 Father has answered prayer of Jacob(2).; Enos 1: 4 Enos(2) cries unto his Maker in mighty prayer.; Omni 1: 26 continue in fasting and praying.; Mosiah 27: 14 Alma(1) has prayed much concerning Alma(2).; Mosiah 27: 22-23 Alma(1) has priests pray that the Lord will open mouth of Alma(2).; Alma 5: 46 Alma(2) has fasted and prayed many days to know these things.; Alma 8: 10 Alma(2) wrestles with God in mighty prayer that he might pour out his Spirit.; Alma 10: 22-23 people of Ammonihah are spared because of prayers of the righteous.; Alma 17: 3 sons of Mosiah(2) teach with power because they have given themselves to much fasting and prayer.; Alma 26: 22 to know mysteries of God, men must pray without ceasing.; Alma 28: 6 following tremendous slaughter is time of much fasting and prayer.; Alma 31: 12, 22 every Zoramite offers selfsame prayer.; Alma 34: 19 continue in prayer unto God.; Alma 34: 27 when ye do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be drawn out in prayer unto him continually.; Alma 38: 13 Zoramites pray to be heard of men.; Alma 45: 1 Nephites fast and pray much to give God thanks.; Alma 62: 51 Nephites pray unto the Lord continually.; Hel. 3: 35 members of church fast and pray oft.; 3 Ne. 12: 44 (Matt. 5: 44 ) pray for them that despitefully use you.; 3 Ne. 13: 5 (Matt. 6: 5 ) when thou pray, do not as the hypocrites.; 3 Ne. 13: 9 (Matt. 6: 9 ) after this manner therefore pray ye.; 3 Ne. 17: 15 Jesus prayed unto Father.; 3 Ne. 18: 15 watch and pray always.; 3 Ne. 18: 16 as Jesus has prayed among them, so should saints pray in church.; 3 Ne. 18: 21 pray in your families.; 3 Ne. 19: 6 twelve disciples cause multitude to kneel and pray to Father.; 3 Ne. 19: 17-18, 22, 24 disciples pray unto Jesus because he is with them.; 3 Ne. 19: 24 disciples pray without multiplying words.; 3 Ne. 20: 1 Jesus commands multitude to cease to pray, but not to cease to pray in hearts.; 3 Ne. 27: 1 disciples are united in mighty prayer and fasting when Jesus appears again.; Moro. 6: 4 those baptized are numbered among people of church, to keep them watchful unto prayer.; Moro. 6: 5 church meets together oft to fast and pray.; Moro. 7: 6, 9 if man prayeth without real intent, it profits him nothing.; Moro. 7: 48 pray unto Father with all energy of heart.; Moro. 8: 26 perfect love endures by diligence unto prayer.; D&C 6: 22-24 prayers answered by peace of mind.; D&C 10: 5 (D&C 19: 38 ; D&C 20: 33 ; D&C 31: 12 ; D&C 32: 4 ; D&C 33: 17 ; D&C 61: 39 ; D&C 75: 11 ; D&C 81: 3 ; D&C 88: 126 ; D&C 90: 24 ; D&C 93: 49 ) pray always.; D&C 14: 8 pray to Father in Christ’s name.; D&C 19: 28 (D&C 23: 6 ; D&C 81: 3 ) pray vocally as well as in heart.; D&C 20: 47, 51 priests to exhort members to pray vocally and in secret.; D&C 25: 12 song of righteous is prayer unto the Lord.; D&C 28: 13 (D&C 93: 51 ; D&C 104: 80 ) common consent by prayer of faith.; D&C 29: 2 the Lord will gather those who call on God in mighty prayer.; D&C 29: 6 ask in faith, being united in prayer.; D&C 31: 12 pray that ye enter not into temptation.; D&C 41: 3 law given by prayer of faith.; D&C 42: 14 Spirit shall be given by prayer of faith.; D&C 42: 44 elders to pray for sick.; D&C 46: 7 do all things with prayer and thanksgiving.; D&C 46: 30 he who asks in Spirit asks according to will of God.; D&C 52: 9 teach through prayer.; D&C 52: 15 he who prayeth is accepted.; D&C 59: 9 go to house of prayer and offer up sacraments.; D&C 59: 14 this is fasting and prayer, or rejoicing and prayer.; D&C 65 Intro. revelation designated as a prayer.; D&C 65: 4 pray unto the Lord, call upon his name.; D&C 65: 5 pray that kingdom may go forth.; D&C 68: 28 parents to teach children to pray.; D&C 68: 33 he who observes not prayers shall be judged.; D&C 75: 11 (D&C 88: 126 ; D&C 101: 81 ) praying that ye faint not.; D&C 84: 61 remain steadfast in your minds in spirit of prayer.; D&C 88: 2 (D&C 98: 2 ) saints’ alms of prayers have come up into ears of the Lord.; D&C 88: 76 continue in prayer and fasting.; D&C 88: 119 (D&C 109: 8 ) establish a house of prayer.; D&C 93: 51-52 by your prayer of faith with one consent I will uphold him.; D&C 98: 2 saints’ prayers have entered ears of the Lord and are recorded with seal and testament.; D&C 101: 7 the Lord is slow to hearken unto prayers of those who are slow to hearken unto him.; D&C 103: 36 victory and glory brought by prayers.; D&C 105: 19 I have heard their prayers.; D&C 107: 22 First Presidency to be upheld by prayer of church.; D&C 108: 7 strengthen your brethren in your prayers.; D&C 109 dedicatory prayer of Kirtland Temple.; D&C 112: 10 be humble and the Lord will give thee answers to prayers.; D&C 130: 13-14 Joseph Smith receives revelation on wars while praying to know time of Son’s coming.; D&C 136: 28 praise the Lord with a prayer of praise.; Abr. 2: 6 Abraham and Lot prayed unto the Lord.; Abr. 2: 17 Abraham prayed that the Lord will turn famine away.

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Preach, Preaching

(see also Declare ; Exhort ; Gospel ; Ministry ; Mission ; Preacher ; Proclaim ; Prophesy ; Publish ; Teach ; Testify ; Warn ; TG Preaching )

2 Ne. 25: 26 Nephites preach of Christ.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 priestcrafts are that men preach for gain and praise.; Enos 1: 23 prophets among Nephites preaching of wars.; Mosiah 18: 20 priests should preach nothing save repentance and faith.; Mosiah 23: 17 none receive authority to preach save by Alma(1) from God.; Alma 1: 16 many go forth preaching false doctrines.; Alma 9: 21 Nephites have been visited with gift of preaching.; Alma 29: 13 God hath called me by a holy calling to preach word unto this people.; Alma 31: 5 preaching of word has great tendency to lead people to do that which is just.; Alma 37: 33 Alma(2) calls Helaman(2) to preach repentance.; Alma 43: 2 Alma(2) and sons preached word according to spirit of prophecy, after holy order of God.; Hel. 5: 17 Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) preach with great power.; 3 Ne. 5: 4 word of God is preached to robbers in prison.; 3 Ne. 6: 20 men sent from heaven preaching against sins of people.; 3 Ne. 20: 30 fulness of gospel shall be preached to the Lord’s people.; Morm. 1: 16 Mormon(2) endeavors to preach, but is forbidden.; Moro. 6: 9 Holy Ghost leads church whether to preach, pray, sing.; D&C 11: 15 do not suppose you are called to preach until you are called.; D&C 18: 28 Twelve called to preach gospel to every creature.; D&C 18: 41-42 (D&C 55: 2 ) preach repentance and baptism.; D&C 19: 21, 31 (D&C 44: 3 ) preach nothing but repentance.; D&C 19: 37 (D&C 36: 3 ; D&C 60: 7 ) preach, exhort, declare the truth.; D&C 20: 46 priest’s duty is to preach.; D&C 36: 5 elders to be ordained and sent forth to preach.; D&C 38: 41 let your preaching be warning voice.; D&C 42: 6 (D&C 60: 8 ) preaching gospel, two by two, in the Lord’s name.; D&C 42: 11 no one should go forth to preach unless he is ordained.; D&C 50: 13-14 elders are ordained to preach gospel by Spirit.; D&C 50: 17-21 preach by Spirit of truth.; D&C 50: 22 he who preacheth and he who receives understand one another.; D&C 52: 9, 36 elders to preach what prophets and apostles have written.; D&C 52: 10 elders to preach two by two, by the way.; D&C 53: 3 preach faith and repentance.; D&C 57: 10 gospel to be preached to those sitting in darkness.; D&C 58: 47 let elders preach by the way and bear testimony.; D&C 58: 64 (D&C 68: 8 ; D&C 112: 28 ) gospel must be preached to every creature.; D&C 60: 13-16 instructions to those who preach.; D&C 63: 52 apostles preached resurrection of the dead.; D&C 76: 73 (D&C 138: 18-21, 28-37 ) Son preached gospel to spirits in prison.; D&C 84: 76 from you it must be preached unto them.; D&C 84: 78 preach without purse or scrip.; D&C 107: 25, 38 Seventy also called to preach the gospel.; D&C 112: 28 purify your hearts before me, and then go and preach.; D&C 133: 37 (D&C 134: 12 ) gospel shall be preached unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.; Moses 5: 58 gospel was preached from beginning.; Moses 7: 19 Enoch(2) continues to preach in righteousness unto people of God.; Moses 8: 23 Noah(1) continues preaching to people.; JS-M 1: 31 gospel of kingdom shall be preached in all the world.; A of F 5 man must be called of God to preach.

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Preacher

(see also Elder ; Minister ; Preach )

W of M 1: 16 false preachers are punished according to their crimes.; Alma 1: 26 preacher is no better than hearer.; D&C 21: 10-12 Oliver Cowdery, first preacher of church.; Moses 6: 23 Adam’s posterity are preachers of righteousness.

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Precept

(see also Commandments of God ; Doctrine ; Doctrine, False ; Law ; Persuade, Persuasion ; Principle )

2 Ne. 27: 25 (Isa. 29: 13 ) fear of this people toward the Lord is taught by precepts of men.; 2 Ne. 28: 14 false churches err in many instances because they are taught by precepts of men.; 2 Ne. 28: 26, 31 wo unto him who hearkens unto precepts of men.; 2 Ne. 28: 30 (Isa. 28: 10 ) the Lord gives line upon line, precept upon precept.; 2 Ne. 28: 30 blessed are they who hearken unto the Lord’s precepts.; D&C 45: 29 those in darkness turn their hearts from the Lord because of precepts of men.; D&C 98: 12 (D&C 128: 21 ) the Lord gives unto the faithful line upon line, precept upon precept.

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Precious

(see also Choice ; Pearl ; Value ; Worth )

1 Ne. 11: 9 (1 Ne. 15: 36 ; Alma 32: 42 ) in vision, Nephi(1) sees tree precious above all.; 1 Ne. 13: 7-8 abominable church has all manner of precious clothing.; 1 Ne. 13: 26-29, 32, 34 abominable church takes away many plain and precious parts of gospel.; 1 Ne. 13: 34 Gentiles to stumble because plain and precious parts of gospel are taken away.; 1 Ne. 13: 34-35, 40 the Lord will make known plain and precious truths that have been taken away.; 1 Ne. 14: 23 when writings proceed from Jew, they are most precious.; 2 Ne. 1: 10 Nephites brought into precious land of promise by goodness of God.; 2 Ne. 5: 16 Nephites’ temple constructed after manner of Solomon’s, without so many precious things.; Jacob 1: 2 Jacob(2) is commanded to write on plates those things he considers most precious.; Jacob 5: 61, 74 natural fruit is most precious above all other fruit.; Alma 7: 10 Mary a precious and chosen vessel.; Alma 31: 35 souls of Zoramites are precious.; Alma 39: 17 is not a soul at this time as precious unto God as a soul at the time of his coming.; Hel. 5: 8 Helaman(3) desires that his sons have precious gift of eternal life.; Moro. 9: 9 Nephites have deprived Lamanites’ daughters of that which is most precious, chastity and virtue.; D&C 97: 8-9 those whose hearts are honest and broken will bring forth precious fruit.; D&C 109: 43 souls are precious before the Lord.

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Predicated

D&C 130: 20-21 all blessings are predicated upon obedience to laws.

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Predict

(see also Prophesy )

D&C 107: 56 Adam predicted what would befall his posterity unto last generation.

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Preface

D&C 1: 6 preface to Doctrine and Covenants.

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Prejudice

(see also Hate ; Malice ; Persecution )

D&C 109: 55-56 remember kings, that prejudices may give way before truth.; D&C 109: 70 have mercy, that prejudices may be broken up.; JS-H 1: 22-25, 27 prejudice against Joseph Smith.

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Premortal Existence

(see also Council ; Estate ; Foreordination ; Foundation ; Intelligence )

Alma 13: 3 priests were called and prepared from foundation of world.; D&C 29: 36 devil rebelled against God, saying, Give me thine honor.; D&C 29: 36 Satan turned away a third of hosts of heaven.; D&C 38: 1 Christ looked upon expanse of eternity and hosts of heaven before world was.; D&C 49: 17 man was created before world was.; D&C 93: 29 man was in beginning with God.; D&C 138: 55 noble spirits chosen in beginning to be rulers in church.; D&C 138: 56 many received first lessons in world of spirits.; Moses 3: 5 all things were created spiritually before they were on earth.; Moses 6: 36 Enoch(2) beholds spirits God created.; Abr. 3: 22 Abraham sees intelligences that were organized before the world was.; Abr. 3: 23 Abraham was chosen before he was born.

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Preparator

(see also Founder )

1 Ne. 15: 35 devil is preparator of hell.

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Prepare, Preparation, Preparatory

(see also Establish ; Make ; Preparator ; Probation ; Read )

1 Ne. 2: 20 the Lord has prepared land for Lehites.; 1 Ne. 3: 7 (1 Ne. 9: 6 ) the Lord gives no commandments save he prepares way to accomplish them.; 1 Ne. 10: 7-8 (3 Ne. 24: 1 ; Mal. 3: 1 ) prophet shall come to prepare way of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 10: 8 (Alma 7: 9 ; Hel. 14: 9 ) prepare ye the way of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 10: 18 (Ether 3: 14 ) way is prepared for all men from foundation of world.; 1 Ne. 15: 29 river of filthy water represents hell prepared for the wicked.; 1 Ne. 15: 34 place of filthiness is prepared for that which is filthy.; 1 Ne. 22: 20 the Lord will surely prepare way for all people.; 2 Ne. 9: 10 God prepareth way for escape from death and hell.; 2 Ne. 9: 43 happiness prepared for saints shall be hid from the wise and prudent.; 2 Ne. 9: 46 prepare your souls for day when justice shall be administered.; Jacob 5: 61 call servants to labor diligently in vineyard, that we may prepare way.; Mosiah 4: 6-7 atonement prepared from foundation of world.; Alma 5: 28 if ye are not stripped of pride, ye are not prepared to meet God and must prepare quickly.; Alma 12: 24 (Alma 34: 32 ; Alma 42: 10, 13 ) this life became probationary state, a preparatory state, time to prepare to meet God.; Alma 12: 26 if first parents had partaken of tree of life, they would have had no preparatory state.; Alma 13: 3 priests are called with holy calling which was prepared with a preparatory redemption.; Alma 13: 5 holy calling prepared in and through atonement of Only Begotten Son, who was prepared.; Alma 16: 16 the Lord pours out Spirit to prepare men’s minds and hearts to receive word.; Alma 32: 6 afflictions humble poor Zoramites in preparation to hear word.; Alma 34: 3 Alma(2) has spoken to prepare Zoramites’ minds.; Alma 37: 24-25 interpreters were prepared that word of God might be fulfilled.; Alma 48: 15 Nephites have faith God will warn them to flee or prepare for war.; 3 Ne. 17: 3 Jesus tells Nephites to prepare minds for morrow.; 3 Ne. 21: 27 work to commence in preparatory way whereby Father’s people may come unto Christ.; Ether 3: 14 Christ was prepared from foundation of world.; Ether 9: 28 prophets cry repentance, to prepare way of the Lord.; Ether 12: 11 God prepared a more excellent way.; Moro. 7: 31 office of angel’s ministry is to prepare way among men by declaring word unto chosen vessels.; Moro. 7: 32 the Lord prepareth way that men may have faith in Christ.; D&C 1: 12 prepare for that which is to come.; D&C 19: 19 Christ finished his preparations unto children of men.; D&C 27: 16 saints to stand with their feet shod with preparation of gospel.; D&C 29: 8 saints to be gathered to prepare for day of tribulation.; D&C 33: 10 (D&C 34: 6 ; D&C 39: 20 ; D&C 45: 9 ; D&C 65: 1, 3 ; D&C 77: 12 ; D&C 88: 74 ; D&C 133: 17 ) prepare way of the Lord.; D&C 38: 9 gird up your loins and be prepared.; D&C 38: 30 if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.; D&C 38: 40 prepare and accomplish the things which the Lord has commanded.; D&C 39: 20 go forth baptizing, preparing the way.; D&C 42: 9 time to be revealed when New Jerusalem shall be prepared.; D&C 43: 20-21 (D&C 133: 10 ) prepare for great day of the Lord.; D&C 45: 61 translate New Testament, that saints may be prepared for things to come.; D&C 58: 6 hearts to be prepared to bear testimony of things to come.; D&C 59: 13 on the Sabbath, food to be prepared with singleness of heart.; D&C 71: 4 elders to prepare way for commandments and revelations to come.; D&C 78: 7 if saints desire place in celestial kingdom, they must prepare.; D&C 78: 11 saints to prepare and organize themselves by covenant.; D&C 78: 20 Son prepareth all things.; D&C 84: 26 lesser priesthood holds keys of preparatory gospel.; D&C 85: 3 law of tithing to prepare the Lord’s people for day of burning.; D&C 88: 84 elders to prepare saints for judgment.; D&C 88: 92 angels crying Prepare ye, prepare ye.; D&C 88: 119 (D&C 109: 8 ) prepare every needful thing.; D&C 101: 23 saints should prepare for revelation to come.; D&C 101: 68, 72 (D&C 133: 15 ) gather not in haste, but be prepared.; D&C 104: 59 the Lord’s words should be printed to prepare his people for time when he shall dwell with them.; D&C 105: 9-10 elders to wait and be prepared.; D&C 109: 15 saints to be prepared to obtain every needful thing.; D&C 109: 46 bind up testimony, that saints may be prepared against day of burning.; D&C 132: 3 prepare thy heart to receive and obey instructions.; D&C 133: 58 the Lord sent fulness of gospel to prepare the weak for things to come.; D&C 138: 36 Christ prepared faithful spirits to carry gospel to dead.; D&C 138: 55-56 noble spirits prepared to labor in the Lord’s vineyard in spirit world.; Moses 3: 9 all things which the Lord prepared for use of man remain in sphere in which he created it.; Moses 5: 57 Son was prepared from before foundation of world.; Moses 7: 62 the elect to be gathered unto Holy City which the Lord will prepare.; Abr. 4: 11 let us prepare the earth to bring forth grass.; Abr. 4: 20 let us prepare the waters to bring forth creatures.

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Presbyterian

JS-H 1: 5 involved in religious excitement.; JS-H 1: 7 family of Joseph Smith’s father is proselyted to Presbyterian faith.; JS-H 1: 20 Joseph Smith learns that Presbyterianism is not true.

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Presence

(see God, Presence of )

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Present [adj.]

Morm. 8: 35 Moroni(2) speaks unto readers as though they were present.; D&C 38: 2 all things are present before the Lord’s eyes.

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Present [verb]

(see also Give ; Offer )

D&C 128: 24 saints to present in temple a book containing records of the dead.

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Preserve

(see also Defend ; Keep ; Maintain ; Protect ; Safe ; Spare ; Support ; Uphold )

1 Ne. 3: 19-20 sons of Lehi(1) should obtain brass plates to preserve language and words of prophets.; 1 Ne. 5: 21 brass plates of great value in preserving commandments.; 1 Ne. 22: 17 the Lord will preserve the righteous.; 2 Ne. 3: 16 the Lord covenants to preserve seed of Joseph(1) forever.; 2 Ne. 27: 22 latter-day seer to seal up book that unread words may be preserved.; Enos 1: 15 the Lord is able to preserve Nephites’ records.; Mosiah 2: 20-21 God has kept and preserved you from day to day.; Alma 37: 12-14 records are preserved for wise purpose known unto God.; Alma 37: 21 Alma(2) commands Helaman(2) to preserve interpreters.; Alma 46: 24 remnant of seed of Joseph(1) to be preserved as remnant of his garment was preserved.; Alma 57: 26 Ammonite youths believe that those who do not doubt will be preserved by God’s marvelous power.; Alma 61: 9 Pahoran(1) seeks only to preserve rights and liberty of his people.; Hel. 4: 24 Spirit no longer preserved Nephites.; Ether 2: 7 the Lord had preserved land of promise for righteous people.; D&C 42: 56 scriptures to be preserved in safety.; D&C 62: 6 the Lord has brought saints together that the faithful should be preserved.; D&C 88: 34 that which is governed by law is also preserved by law.; Moses 7: 61 the Lord will preserve his people.; Abr. 1: 22, 24 from Ham spring race that preserved curse of land.; Abr. 1: 31 the Lord preserved fathers’ records in Abraham’s hands.

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Preside

(see also First Presidency ; Lead ; Presidency ; President ; Watch )

Alma 6: 1 Alma(2) ordains priests and teachers to preside over church.

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Presidency

(see also First Presidency ; President ; Priesthood, Aaronic ; Priesthood, Melchizedek )

D&C 68: 17 firstborn holds right of presidency over Aaronic Priesthood.; D&C 81: 2 Joseph Smith holds keys of presidency of High Priesthood.; D&C 88: 127-128 house prepared for presidency of school of prophets.; D&C 107: 8 Melchizedek Priesthood holds the right of presidency.; D&C 107: 15, 76 bishopric is presidency of Aaronic Priesthood.

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President

(see also First Presidency ; Government, Civil ; Presidency ; Priesthood, Aaronic ; Priesthood, Melchizedek )

D&C 20: 67 President of High Priesthood to be ordained by direction of high council or general conference.; D&C 21: 1 (D&C 107: 92 ; D&C 124: 94, 125 ; D&C 127: 12 ; D&C 135: 3 ; OD 2 ) president of church is prophet, seer, revelator.; D&C 88: 128 man appointed president of school shall be found standing in his place.; D&C 88: 140 washing of feet to be administered by president of church.; D&C 102: 1 one or three presidents of high council.; D&C 102: 8-9 president of church is appointed by revelation.; D&C 102: 10-11 president of church presides over council of church.; D&C 107: 21 necessity for presidents or presiding officers.; D&C 107: 60-63, 85-89 presiding officers to preside over elders, priests, teachers, deacons.; D&C 107: 65-66 President of High Priesthood is Presiding High Priest of High Priesthood.; D&C 107: 76, 82 trial of a President of High Priesthood.; D&C 107: 85-95 duties of presidents of quorums.; D&C 107: 87-88 president of Aaronic Priesthood is to be bishop.; D&C 107: 88 president of quorum of priests to be a bishop.; D&C 107: 91-92 (D&C 124: 125 ) functions of President of High Priesthood.; D&C 107: 93-95 the Seventy to have seven presidents.; D&C 124: 133-135 presidents of stakes.; D&C 124: 134 high priest instituted to qualify stake presidents.; D&C 124: 136-138, 142 the Lord gives presidents of stake, high priests, seventies, priests, teachers, deacons.; A of F 12 we believe in being subject to presidents.

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Press

(see also Push ; Wine-press )

1 Ne. 8: 24 Lehi(1) beholds others press forward through mist.; 2 Ne. 31: 20 press forward with steadfastness in Christ.

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Pretend

(see also Deceit ; False ; Lying )

Mosiah 12: 12 priests say Abinadi pretendeth the Lord hath spoken.; Alma 1: 17 those practicing priestcraft pretended to preach according to belief.; Alma 30: 28 Korihor claims priests yoke people with pretended mysteries.; Alma 47: 27 Amalickiah pretended to be wroth concerning murder of king.

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Prevail

(see also Conquer ; Overcome ; Overpower ; Overthrow ; Prey )

3 Ne. 11: 39 (Matt. 16: 18 ) gates of hell shall not prevail against those who build upon Christ’s doctrine.; D&C 6: 34 if ye are built upon rock, earth and hell cannot prevail.; D&C 10: 69 (D&C 17: 8 ; D&C 18: 5 ; D&C 21: 6 ; D&C 33: 13 ; D&C 98: 22 ; D&C 128: 10 ) gates of hell shall not prevail.; D&C 32: 3 the Lord is elders’ advocate with Father, and nothing shall prevail against them.; D&C 38: 11 powers of darkness prevail upon the earth.; D&C 103: 8 if the Lord’s people obey not, kingdoms of world shall prevail against them.; Moses 5: 55 works of darkness begin to prevail.; Abr. 1: 30 famine prevailed throughout Chaldea.

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Prey

(see also Captive ; Captivity ; Prevail ; Subject )

2 Ne. 9: 46 those whom devil obtains are prey to his awful misery.; 2 Ne. 20: 1-2 (Isa. 10: 1-2 ) wo unto those who decree unrighteous decrees that widows may be their prey.; Alma 49: 3 because Lamanites had destroyed city of Ammonihah once, they suppose it will be easy prey.; Ether 14: 22 Jaredites leave bodies of slain upon land to become prey to worms of flesh.; D&C 133: 28 enemies shall become prey unto lost tribes.

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Price

(see also Money )

2 Ne. 9: 50 (2 Ne. 26: 25 ; Isa. 55: 1 ) come buy wine and milk without price.; Alma 1: 20 nonbelievers persecute saints because they impart word without price.

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Prick

(see also Arouse ; Stir )

Jarom 1: 12 prophets and priests prick people’s hearts with word.; D&C 121: 38 he who exercises compulsion will be left alone to kick against pricks.

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Pride, Proud

(see also Adorn ; Boasting ; Envy ; Hardheartedness ; High ; Inequality ; Puff ; Rich ; Stiffneckedness ; Stubbornness ; Vanity )

1 Ne. 11: 36 (1 Ne. 12: 18 ) spacious building is pride of world.; 1 Ne. 22: 15 (3 Ne. 25: 1 ; Mal. 4: 1 ) the proud shall be as stubble.; 2 Ne. 12: 12 (Isa. 2: 12 ) the proud and lofty shall be brought low.; 2 Ne. 26: 20 Gentiles are lifted up in pride of eyes.; 2 Ne. 28: 12 because of pride latter-day churches are puffed up.; 2 Ne. 28: 15 the wise, learned, and rich who are puffed up in pride of hearts shall be thrust down to hell.; Jacob 1: 16 Nephites search much gold and silver, begin to be lifted up in pride.; Jacob 2: 13 because some obtain more abundantly, they are lifted up in pride of heart.; Alma 1: 6 Nehor is lifted up in pride of heart.; Alma 1: 20 unbelievers persecute saints because they are not proud.; Alma 4: 6 people of church wax proud.; Alma 4: 12 great inequality among people, some lifting themselves up with pride.; Alma 5: 23 he who is not stripped of pride is not prepared to meet God.; Alma 38: 11 see that ye are not lifted up unto pride.; Hel. 3: 33 pride enters hearts of those who profess to belong to church.; Hel. 12: 5 how quick to be lifted up in pride are children of men.; Hel. 13: 27 people would receive man who said, Walk after pride of your own hearts.; 3 Ne. 6: 10 (4 Ne. 1: 24 ) some of people are lifted up unto pride and boastings.; Morm. 8: 28 churches shall be lifted up in pride of hearts.; Morm. 8: 36 only a few do not lift themselves up in pride of hearts.; Moro. 8: 27 pride of Nephites has proven their destruction.; D&C 23: 1 (D&C 25: 14 ; D&C 38: 39 ) beware of pride.; D&C 29: 9 (D&C 64: 24 ; D&C 133: 64 ) the proud shall be as stubble.; D&C 42: 40 be not proud in heart.; D&C 49: 20 one man not to possess that which is above another.; D&C 56: 8 Ezra Thayre must repent of pride.; D&C 84: 112 bishop to administer to wants of poor by humbling the rich and proud.; D&C 88: 121 cease from all pride and light-mindedness.; D&C 90: 17 pride brings snare upon souls.; D&C 98: 20 many in church at Kirtland do not forsake pride.; D&C 101: 42 he who exalts himself shall be abased.; D&C 121: 37 Spirit is grieved when men undertake to gratify their pride.

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Priest

(see also High Priest ; Noah(3), Priests of ; Priests, False ; Priestcraft ; Priesthood ; Priesthood, Aaronic ; TG Priest, Aaronic Priesthood ; TG Priest False ; TG Priest, Melchizedek Priesthood ; BD Priests )

2 Ne. 5: 26 (Jacob 1: 18 ) Nephi(1) consecrates Jacob(2) and Joseph(2) as priests.; Jarom 1: 11 priests labor diligently exhorting people to diligence, teaching law of Moses.; Mosiah 6: 3 Benjamin appoints priests to teach people.; Mosiah 11: 5 Noah(3) puts down priests consecrated by father and appoints new ones.; Mosiah 18: 18 (Mosiah 23: 17 ) Alma(1), having authority from God, ordains priests.; Mosiah 18: 24, 26 (Mosiah 27: 5 ; Alma 1: 26 ) Alma(1) commands priests to labor with own hands for support.; Mosiah 18: 28 people impart of substance to priests that stand in need.; Mosiah 23: 17 only just men are ordained priests.; Mosiah 25: 21 every church has priests and teachers.; Mosiah 25: 21 priests preach word as delivered by Alma(1).; Mosiah 26: 7 unbelievers are delivered unto priests by teachers.; Alma 1: 26 priests leave labors to impart word, then return to labors.; Alma 1: 26 priest does not esteem himself above his hearers.; Alma 4: 7 priests are sorely grieved by wickedness among people.; Alma 6: 1 Alma(2) ordains priests and elders by laying on of hands.; Alma 13: 1-12 the Lord ordained priests after his holy order, order of Son.; Alma 13: 3, 5 priests were called and prepared from foundation of world.; Alma 13: 4 priests are called on account of their faith.; Alma 15: 13 Alma(2) consecrates priests and teachers to baptize.; Alma 23: 4 Aaron(3) and brethren establish churches, consecrate priests among Lamanites.; Alma 45: 22 Helaman(2) and brethren appoint priests throughout land over all churches.; Moro. 3 manner in which disciples ordain priests and teachers.; Moro. 4-5 manner in which elders and priests administer sacrament.; Alma 6: 1 elders, priests, teachers were baptized if fruits showed they were worthy.; D&C 18: 32 (D&C 20: 39 ) Twelve are ordained to ordain priests.; D&C 20: 46-52 (D&C 42: 12 ) priests to teach.; D&C 20: 46 to baptize.; D&C 20: 46 to administer sacrament.; D&C 20: 47 to visit homes.; D&C 20: 48 to ordain other priests, teachers, deacons.; D&C 20: 49-50 to take lead in meetings.; D&C 20: 52, 84 to assist elder.; D&C 20: 60 priest is ordained according to gifts and callings of God to him.; D&C 20: 82 to serve as messengers.; D&C 42: 70 to have stewardship even as members.; D&C 76: 56-57 those in celestial glory are priests after order of Melchizedek.; D&C 84: 111 lesser priests should travel.; D&C 107: 10 high priests have right to officiate in office of priest of Levitical Order.; D&C 107: 61, 63 priests to preside over office of priest.; D&C 107: 87 president of Aaronic Priesthood presides over forty-eight priests.

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Priestcraft

(see also Churches, False ; Nehors, Order of ; Priests, False ; Prophets, False ; TG Priestcraft )

2 Ne. 10: 5 because of priestcrafts, Jews will crucify Christ.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 priestcrafts are that men preach to get gain and praise of world.; Alma 1: 12 Nehor is first to introduce priestcraft among Nephites.; Alma 1: 12 if priestcraft were enforced among Nephites, it would prove their destruction.; Alma 1: 16 death of Nehor does not end priestcraft, for many preach false doctrines for riches and honor.; 3 Ne. 16: 10 when Gentiles are filled with priestcrafts, Father will bring gospel from among them.; 3 Ne. 21: 19 all priestcrafts shall be done away.; 3 Ne. 30: 2 Mormon(2) calls Gentiles to turn from priestcrafts.; D&C 33: 4 men err in many instances because of priestcrafts.

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Priesthood

(see also Authority ; Bind ; Calling ; Confer ; Covenant ; Minister [verb] ; Ministry ; Oath ; Office ; Officer ; Ordain ; Order ; Ordinance ; Power ; Priest ; Priesthood, Aaronic ; Priesthood, Melchizedek ; TG Priesthood ; TG Priesthood, Authority ; TG Priesthood, History of ; TG Priesthood, Keys of ; TG Priesthood, Magnifying Callings within ; TG Priesthood, Oath and Covenant ; TG Priesthood, Power of ; TG Priesthood, Qualifying for )

D&C 2: 1 priesthood to be revealed by hand of Elijah.; D&C 20: 60 priesthood bearers to be ordained by power of Holy Ghost.; D&C 84, 107 revelations on priesthood.; D&C 84: 17 priesthood continues in church in all generations.; D&C 84: 17 priesthood is without beginning of days or end of years.; D&C 84: 33-41 oath and covenant of priesthood.; D&C 84: 42 wo unto those who come not unto this priesthood.; D&C 86: 8 priesthood has continued through lineage of fathers.; D&C 86: 10 priesthood must remain until restoration of all things.; D&C 86: 11 elders are saviors unto Israel through priesthood.; D&C 107: 1 there are two priesthoods in church.; D&C 107: 40-41 patriarchal order of priesthood was instituted-in days of Adam.; D&C 112: 30 power of priesthood given unto the Twelve.; D&C 113: 6 root of Jesse is descendant of Jesse and Joseph(1) unto whom rightly belongs the priesthood.; D&C 113: 8 Zion has right to priesthood by lineage.; D&C 121: 21 saints’ persecutors shall not have right to priesthood.; D&C 121: 36 rights of priesthood are inseparably connected with powers of heaven.; D&C 121: 37 amen to priesthood or authority of man who exercises compulsion.; D&C 121: 41 no power or influence can be maintained by virtue of priesthood.; D&C 124: 28 there is no place where the Lord can restore fulness of priesthood.; D&C 124: 130 his priesthood no man takes from David Patten.; D&C 127: 8 the Lord is about to restore many things pertaining to priesthood.; D&C 128: 8 nature of ordinances of baptism for dead consists in binding power of priesthood.; D&C 128: 17 (Mal. 4: 5-6 ) Malachi saw restoration of priesthood.; D&C 128: 21 angels declaring power of their priesthood.; D&C 132: 45 I have conferred upon you the keys of the priesthood.; OD 2 revelation received extending priesthood to all worthy male members.; Moses 6: 7 priesthood was in the beginning, shall be in the end of world.; Abr. 1: 2-4 Abraham seeks to be ordained to priesthood.; Abr. 1: 3 priesthood came down from fathers from before foundations of earth.; Abr. 1: 3 priesthood is right of firstborn.; Abr. 1: 18 Jehovah to put priesthood upon Abraham.; Abr. 1: 26 Ham was cursed as pertaining to the priesthood.; Abr. 1: 27 by lineage, Pharaoh could not have right of priesthood, but claims it from Noah(1).; Abr. 1: 31 the Lord preserves record of patriarchs concerning right of priesthood.; Abr. 2: 9 Abraham’s seed to bear priesthood unto all nations.; Abr. 2: 9, 11 promises of priesthood given to Abraham.; JS-H 1: 38 (Mal. 4: 5 ) God will reveal priesthood by hand of Elijah.

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Priesthood, Aaronic

(see also Aaron(1) ; Bishop ; Deacon ; Presidency ; President ; Priest ; Priesthood ; Teacher ; TG Priesthood, Aaronic ; BD Aaronic Priesthood ; BD Levites )

D&C 11 Intro. revelation received after restoration of Aaronic Priesthood.; D&C 13: 1 (D&C 27: 8 ) Aaronic Priesthood conferred by John the Baptist.; D&C 13: 1 (D&C 84: 26 ; D&C 107: 20 ) holds keys of preparatory gospel and ministering of angels.; D&C 27: 8 called the first priesthood.; D&C 68: 17 (D&C 107: 16, 76 ) right of presidency over Aaronic Priesthood belongs to firstborn sons of Aaron(1).; D&C 84: 18 Aaronic Priesthood to abide forever with Melchizedek Priesthood.; D&C 84: 27 law of carnal commandments continued with house of Aaron(1).; D&C 84: 30 offices of teacher and deacon are appendages to Aaronic Priesthood.; D&C 107: 1 includes Levitical Priesthood.; D&C 107: 1, 6, 13 is one of two priesthoods in church.; D&C 107: 13 so named because it was conferred upon Aaron(1) and his seed.; D&C 107: 14 is called lesser priesthood, appendage to Melchizedek Priesthood.; D&C 107: 14, 20 has power to administer in outward ordinances.; D&C 107: 15 bishopric is presidency of Aaronic Priesthood.; D&C 132: 59 the Lord will justify acts of man who is called as was Aaron(1) and endowed with power of Aaronic Priesthood.; JS-H 1: 68-69 Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery ordained to Aaronic Priesthood.; JS-H 1: 69 Aaronic Priesthood holds keys of ministering of angels.

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Priesthood, Melchizedek

(see also Apostle ; Elder ; First Presidency ; High Priest ; Patriarch ; Presidency ; President ; Priesthood ; Seventy ; TG Priesthood, Melchizedek ; BD Melchizedek Priesthood )

Alma 4: 20 Alma(2) confines himself wholly to high priesthood of holy order of God.; Alma 13: 1-12 men are ordained unto high priesthood of holy order of God, after order of Son.; Alma 13: 7-9 high priesthood after order of Son was from foundation of world, without beginning of days or end of years.; Alma 13: 14, 18 Melchizedek took upon himself the high priesthood forever.; D&C 27: 12 (D&C 128: 20 ) by Peter, James, and John, the Lord ordained and confirmed Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to be apostles.; D&C 68: 15, 19 (D&C 107: 17, 69, 73 ) high priest of Melchizedek Priesthood may be appointed bishop by First Presidency of Melchizedek Priesthood.; D&C 76: 57 celestial inhabitants are priests of the Most High, after order of Melchizedek.; D&C 76: 57 order of Melchizedek Priesthood is after order of Enoch(2), order of Son.; D&C 84: 17 Melchizedek Priesthood continues in church of God in all generations.; D&C 81: 2 keys belong to presidency of High Priesthood.; D&C 84: 6-7 (D&C 107: 40-41 ) lineage of Holy Priesthood from Adam to Moses.; D&C 84: 18 Aaronic Priesthood abides forever with priesthood after holiest order of God.; D&C 84: 19 greater priesthood administers gospel and holds keys of mysteries.; D&C 84: 20-21 only in ordinances of Melchizedek Priesthood is power of godliness manifest.; D&C 84: 25 the Lord took Moses and the Holy Priesthood out of midst of Israel.; D&C 84: 29 offices of elder and bishop are necessary appendages to high priesthood.; D&C 84: 33-41 oath and covenant of the priesthood.; D&C 107: 2-4 Melchizedek Priesthood is named after great high priest.; D&C 107: 3 (D&C 124: 123 ) before Melchizedek it was called Holy Priesthood after Order of Son of God.; D&C 107: 4 called Melchizedek Priesthood to avoid too frequent repetition of name.; D&C 107: 5 all authorities and offices of church are appendages to this priesthood.; D&C 107: 8-10 Melchizedek Priesthood holds right of presidency, administers in spiritual things.; D&C 107: 18 Melchizedek Priesthood holds keys of all spiritual blessings of church.; D&C 107: 64 High Priesthood is greatest of all.; D&C 107: 65-66 one to be appointed of High Priesthood to preside over priesthood.; D&C 124: 28 no place where the Lord can restore fulness of priesthood.; D&C 124: 123 officers of Priesthood hold keys of Melchizedek Priesthood.; D&C 128: 8 nature of baptisms for dead consists in binding power of priesthood.; D&C 131: 2 in order to enter highest degree of celestial kingdom, a man must enter into priesthood order of marriage.; D&C 132: 7 only one on earth at a time to whom sealing power and keys of priesthood are given.; D&C 132: 45 I have conferred upon you keys and power of priesthood.; JS-H 1: 72 Peter, James, and John hold keys of Melchizedek Priesthood.

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Priests, False

(see also Idolatry ; Nehors, Order of ; Noah(3), Priests of ; Priestcraft )

2 Ne. 28: 4 priests of latter-day churches shall contend with one another.; Mosiah 11: 5 Noah(3) appoints new priests.; Alma 14: 18, 27 priests after order of Nehor question Alma(2) and Amulek in prison.; 4 Ne. 1: 34 people are led by many priests and false prophets to build up many churches.; Abr. 1: 8-11 priest of Pharaoh offers human sacrifice.; Abr. 1: 12-15 priests of Pharaoh try to sacrifice Abraham.; Abr. 1: 20 (Abr. 3: 20 ) the Lord smites priest that he dies.

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Primitive

(see also Ancient )

A of F 6 we believe in same organization that existed in primitive church.

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Prince

(see also King )

2 Ne. 13: 4 (Isa. 3: 4 ) I will give children unto them to be their princes.; 2 Ne. 19: 6 (Isa. 9: 6 ) Messiah shall be called, The Prince of Peace.; Alma 13: 18 Melchizedek called the prince of peace.; D&C 27: 11 (D&C 78: 16 ; D&C 107: 54 ) Michael, or Adam, the prince of all.; D&C 109: 55-56 prayer that hearts of princes of earth may be softened.; D&C 127: 11 prince of this world comes.; Abr. 1: 2 Abraham desires to be prince of peace.

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Principality

(see also Dominion ; Kingdom )

D&C 121: 29 all principalities and powers shall be revealed.; D&C 128: 23 voice heard from heaven proclaiming kingdoms, principalities, powers.; D&C 132: 13 everything in world ordained by principalities and not by the Lord shall be thrown down.; D&C 132: 19 those who marry by new and everlasting covenant shall inherit principalities.

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Principle

(see also Doctrine ; Point ; Precept )

Moro. 9: 20 Nephites are without principle.; D&C 42: 12 priesthood bearers to teach principles of gospel found in Bible and Book of Mormon.; D&C 88: 78 (D&C 97: 14 ) saints to be instructed perfectly in theory, in principle.; D&C 89: 3 Word of Wisdom given for a principle with promise.; D&C 98: 5 constitutional law supporting principle of freedom is justifiable before the Lord.; D&C 101: 78 constitution established that every man may act in doctrine and principle according to moral agency.; D&C 102: 23 in case of difficulty respecting doctrine or principle the president may obtain revelation.; D&C 105: 5 Zion to be built up by principles of law.; D&C 121: 36 power of heaven can be controlled or handled only upon the principles of righteousness.; D&C 130: 18 whatever principle of intelligence men attain unto in this life will rise with them in resurrection.; D&C 138: 34 those who died without gospel will be taught all necessary principles.

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Printer

(see also Printing )

D&C 19: 35 Martin Harris commanded to pay debt to printer.; D&C 57: 11 William Phelps to be established as printer for church.

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Printing

(see also Publish )

D&C 58: 37 lands to be purchased in Independence for house for printing.; D&C 94: 10-12 house to be built in Kirtland for printing translation of scriptures.; D&C 104: 58-66 saints to organize for printing of sacred literature.

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Prints

(see Nail ; Printing )

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Prison

(see also Bondage ; Captive ; Dungeons ; Hell ; Prisoner ; Spirit World )

1 Ne. 7: 14 Jews have cast Jeremiah(1) into prison.; Mosiah 7: 7 Ammon(1) and brethren are cast into prison.; Mosiah 12: 17 Abinadi is cast into prison.; Mosiah 14: 8 (Isa. 53: 8 ) Messiah was taken from prison and from judgment.; Alma 14: 17 Alma(2) and Amulek are cast into prison.; Alma 14: 27 (Ether 12: 13 ) walls of prison are rent in twain.; Alma 20: 2-7, 22-30 (Alma 21: 13-15 ) brethren of Ammon(2) are in prison in Middoni.; Alma 62: 50 Nephites had been delivered from prisons.; Hel. 5: 21 Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) are cast into same prison in which Ammon(1) and brethren were cast.; Hel. 5: 27, 31 walls of prison shake and tremble.; Hel. 9: 39 some who believe Nephi(2) were converted in prison.; 3 Ne. 12: 25 (Matt. 5: 25 ) agree with thine adversary quickly lest thou shalt be cast into prison.; 3 Ne. 28: 19 (4 Ne. 1: 30 ) prison could not hold three Nephites.; Morm. 8: 24 by power of the Lord’s word saints cause prisons to tumble.; Ether 10: 5-6 Riplakish builds many prisons.; D&C 76: 73 terrestrial glory inherited by men whose spirits were kept in prison.; D&C 76: 73 (D&C 138: 8-10, 18-21, 28-37 ) gospel preached to those in prison.; D&C 88: 99 those who received part in spirit prison will come forth at second trump.; D&C 122: 6 if thou be dragged to prison, it shall be for thy good.; D&C 128: 22 (D&C 138: 42 ) before world was, the Lord ordained that which enables spirits in prison to be redeemed.; Moses 7: 38 the Lord has prepared prison for those who perish in floods.

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Prisoner

(see also Prison )

1 Ne. 21: 9 (Isa. 49: 9 ) thou mayest say to prisoners, Go forth.; Alma 52: 8 Moroni(1) orders Teancum to retain all prisoners.; Alma 53: 1 prisoners of Lamanites are compelled to bury dead.; Alma 54: 1 Ammoron desires to exchange prisoners with Moroni(1).; Alma 54: 11 Moroni(1) sets conditions for exchanging prisoners.; Alma 55: 25 Nephites cause Lamanite prisoners to fortify city.; Alma 57: 11-18 Lamanite prisoners are sent to Zarahemla, are killed during rebellion.; Alma 62: 27-29 Lamanite prisoners join Ammonites.; Alma 62: 30 Nephites take many Lamanite prisoners and regain Nephite prisoners.; 3 Ne. 5: 4 all robbers taken prisoners and cast into prison.; Morm. 4: 2 Lamanites take many Nephite prisoners.; Morm. 4: 14 Lamanites offer women and children prisoners as sacrifices to idols.; Moro. 9: 7-8 Lamanites take prisoners, feed wives flesh of husbands.; D&C 128: 22 prisoners shall go free.

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Private, Privately

(see also Closet ; Privily ; Secret )

Mosiah 18: 1 Alma(1) teaches Abinadi’s words privately.; D&C 19: 28 (D&C 71: 7 ; D&C 81: 3 ) pray in public as well as in private.; D&C 134: 4 human law does not have right to dictate forms for public or private devotion.

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Privilege, Privileged

(see also Blessing ; Right [noun] )

2 Ne. 26: 28 all men are privileged to partake of God’s goodness.; Mosiah 29: 32 every man should enjoy his privileges alike.; Alma 2: 4 if Amlici could gain voice of people, he would deprive them of privileges of church.; Alma 6: 5 none are denied privilege of assembling to hear word of God.; Alma 13: 4 except for blindness of minds, those who reject Spirit might have had as great privilege as brethren.; Alma 30: 9 if man desires to serve God, it is his privilege.; Alma 30: 27 Korihor accuses priests of leading people away, that they durst not enjoy privileges.; Alma 43: 9 design of Nephites is to preserve rights and privileges.; Alma 51: 6 freemen swear to maintain privileges of religion by free government.; 3 Ne. 2: 12 converted Lamanites and Nephites take up arms against robbers to maintain privileges of worship.; 3 Ne. 4: 16 robbers believe they can make Nephites yield by cutting off outward privileges.; D&C 20: 66 those who have privilege of ordaining where there is no organized branch to vote.; D&C 51: 15 the Lord grants unto his people privilege of organizing themselves.; D&C 76: 117 those who love the Lord and purify themselves are granted privilege of seeing him.; D&C 88: 122 one shall speak at a time, that every man may have equal privilege.; D&C 98: 5 law that supports freedom in maintaining rights and privileges is justifiable.; D&C 102: 18 the accuser and the accused have privilege of speaking in church court.; D&C 107: 19 Melchizedek Priesthood holds keys to have privilege of receiving mysteries.; D&C 134: 9 not just to foster one religious society and proscribe another in spiritual privileges.; A of F 11 we allow all men same privilege of worshipping God.

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Privily

(see also Private ; Secret )

Alma 14: 3 people desire to put away Alma(2) and Amulek privily.; Alma 35: 5 rulers of Zoramites find out privily the minds of the people.

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Prize

(see also Reward )

Mosiah 4: 27 man should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize.; Moses 6: 55 men must taste bitter so that they prize the good.

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Probation, Probationary

(see also Endure ; Mortal, Mortality ; Opposition ; Prepare ; Preparatory ; Prove ; Tempt ; Trial )

1 Ne. 10: 21 if men have sought to do wickedly during days of probation, they are found unclean before judgment.; 1 Ne. 15: 32 men must be judged of works done in days of probation.; 2 Ne. 2: 21 men’s state became state of probation.; 2 Ne. 9: 27 wo unto him who wasteth days of probation.; 2 Ne. 33: 9 continue in straight and narrow path until end of day of probation.; Alma 12: 24 this life became probationary state.; Alma 42: 4 probationary time granted to man to repent.; Alma 42: 10 probationary state became state for men to prepare.; Alma 42: 13 plan of redemption can be brought about only on condition of repentance in this probationary state.; Hel. 13: 38 your days of probation are past.; Morm. 9: 28 be wise in days of probation.; D&C 29: 43 the Lord appoints unto man days of his probation.

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Proclaim, Proclamation

(see also Declare ; Decree ; Preach ; Publish )

Mosiah 7: 17 Limhi sends proclamation among people to gather.; Mosiah 22: 6 proclamation to be sent to gather flocks and drive them into wilderness by night.; Mosiah 27: 2 Mosiah(2) sends proclamation that unbelievers should not persecute believers.; Alma 22: 27 (Alma 23: 1 ) Lamanite king sends proclamation throughout land not to harm Aaron(3) and brethren.; Alma 30: 57 proclamation calls followers of Korihor to repent.; Hel. 9: 9 proclamation announces murder of chief judge and capture of murderers.; 3 Ne. 3: 13, 22 Lachoneus sends proclamation that all people should gather in one place.; D&C 1: 23 gospel to be proclaimed by the weak and simple.; D&C 30: 9 (D&C 66: 5 ; D&C 68: 1 ; D&C 71: 1-2 ; D&C 75: 2, 15, 24 ; D&C 84: 86, 103 ; D&C 99: 1 ; D&C 124: 88 ) proclaim the gospel.; D&C 50: 32 proclaim against evil spirit.; D&C 75: 4 proclaiming the truth according to the revelations.; D&C 93: 51 proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.; D&C 98: 16 renounce war and proclaim peace.; D&C 105: 39 make proclamation of peace to ends of earth.; D&C 124: 2-3, 7, 107 proclamation of gospel to kings and rulers.; D&C 138: 31, 42 the Lord and his servants proclaim liberty to captive spirits.

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Procrastinate

(see also Delay ; Idleness ; Slothfulness )

Alma 13: 27 (Alma 34: 33-34 ) do not procrastinate day of repentance.; Alma 34: 35 if ye have procrastinated day of repentance, ye have become subjected to spirit of devil.; Hel. 13: 38 ye have procrastinated day of salvation until it is everlastingly too late.

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Profanity

(see Blasphemy ; Swear ; TG Profanity )

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Profess

(see also Claim ; Profession )

Alma 5: 37 ye that have professed to know ways of righteousness have gone astray.; Alma 51: 21 Moroni(1) puts end to pride of those who professed blood of nobility.; Hel. 3: 33 pride enters hearts of those who professed to belong to church.; Hel. 4: 11 slaughter of Nephites caused by wickedness of those who professed to belong to church.; 4 Ne. 1: 27 many churches profess to know Christ, but deny his gospel.; D&C 46: 27 bishop to discern spiritual gifts lest some professing and yet be not of God.; D&C 50: 4 (D&C 41: 1 ; D&C 112: 26 ) abominations in church that profess the Lord’s name.

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Profession

(see also Craftiness, Craft )

Alma 10: 15 lawyers are learned in arts and cunning that they might be skillful in their profession.; Alma 14: 18 (Alma 15: 15 ; Alma 16: 11 ) priests of Ammonihah are of profession of Nehor.

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Profit

(see also Advantage ; Avail ; Benefit ; Gain ; Prosper ; Reward )

1 Ne. 19: 23 Nephi(1) likens scriptures to Nephites, that they might be for their profit.; 1 Ne. 20: 17 (Isa. 48: 17 ) the Lord teacheth thee to profit.; 2 Ne. 2: 14 Lehi(1) speaks to sons for their profit.; 2 Ne. 4: 15 Nephi(1) writes scriptures for learning and profit of his children.; 2 Ne. 9: 28 the wisdom of the learned profiteth them not.; Jacob 5: 32, 35, 42 tree profiteth master of vineyard nothing.; W of M 1: 2 writings may some day profit Nephites.; Alma 30: 34 what doth it profit us to labor in church save to declare truth.; 3 Ne. 24: 14 (Mal. 3: 14 ) what doth it profit that we have kept his ordinances.; Moro. 7: 6 if evil man offers gift without real intent, it profiteth him nothing.; Moro. 7: 6, 9 if a man prays without real intent it profiteth him nothing.; Moro. 10: 8 gifts of Spirit are given unto men to profit them.; D&C 46: 16 manifestations of Spirit given to every man to profit.; D&C 46: 29 bishop to discern among spiritual gifts that every member may be profited.; D&C 84: 73 do not speak these things before world, for they are given for your profit.; D&C 88: 33 what does it profit a man if gift is bestowed but he does not receive it.

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Progress

Mosiah 1: 17 (Alma 37: 14 ) when Lehites were unfaithful, they did not progress on journey.; Alma 4: 10 church fails to progress because of wickedness.; Alma 60: 30 Moroni(1) will strike those who impede progress of Nephites in cause of freedom.

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Prolong

(see also Increase ; Lengthen )

2 Ne. 2: 21 men’s days were prolonged, that they might repent while in flesh.; Mosiah 14: 10 (Isa. 53: 10 ) he shall prolong his days.; Alma 9: 16 (Hel. 15: 4, 11 ) the Lord will prolong Lamanites’ existence in land.; Alma 9: 18 if Nephites persist in wickedness, their days will not be prolonged.; D&C 5: 33 the Lord gives commandments that men’s days may be prolonged.

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Promise

(see also Covenant ; Holy Spirit of Promise ; Oath ; Promised Land ; Swear ; Vow )

2 Ne. 3: 5, 14 Joseph(1) obtained promise that righteous branch of Israel would rise out of fruit of his loins.; 2 Ne. 10: 2 promises which Nephites have obtained are promises according to flesh.; 2 Ne. 10: 17 (Alma 37: 17 ) the Lord will fulfill his promises to men.; 2 Ne. 25: 21 the Lord promised that records will be preserved.; 2 Ne. 25: 21 the Lord promised Joseph(1) his seed should never perish.; Alma 9: 16, 24 many promises are extended to Lamanites.; Alma 9: 24 the Lord’s promises are not extended to Nephites if they transgress.; Alma 50: 21 the Lord’s promises have been verified to Nephites.; 4 Ne. 1: 11 Nephites are blessed according to the multitude of promises which the Lord had made to them.; Morm. 8: 22 eternal purposes of the Lord to roll on until all his promises are fulfilled.; Morm. 9: 21 promise that Father will answer prayers is unto all.; Ether 8: 17 Akish leads friends and kindred away by fair promises.; Ether 12: 17 by faith, three Nephites obtained promise not to taste death.; Moro. 7: 41 men will be raised unto life eternal because of faith in Christ, according to the promise.; D&C 1: 37-38 promises in the commandments are true.; D&C 2: 2 (D&C 138: 47 ) Elijah to plant in children’s hearts promises made to fathers.; D&C 3: 5 remember promises made to you if you did not transgress.; D&C 3: 13 Martin Harris broke most sacred promises.; D&C 3: 19 plates preserved so that the Lord’s promises may be fulfilled.; D&C 3: 20 plates will teach Lamanites promises made to fathers.; D&C 27: 7 Elias promises Zacharias to have son.; D&C 27: 10 Abraham by whom promises remain.; D&C 45: 16 (D&C 49: 10 ; D&C 58: 31 ) the Lord fulfills his promises.; D&C 45: 35 signs to show that promises have been fulfilled.; D&C 62: 6 the Lord has brought elders together to fulfill promise.; D&C 67: 10 the Lord gives promise unto those who have been ordained.; D&C 82: 10 (D&C 124: 47 ) when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.; D&C 88: 75 the Lord will fulfill his great and last promise.; D&C 89: 3 Word of Wisdom given for principle with promise.; D&C 89: 21 the Lord gives promise that destroying angel will pass over those who keep Word of Wisdom.; D&C 100: 8 the Lord promises that Holy Ghost will bear record of what elders say.; D&C 107: 40 priesthood belongs to descendants of chosen seed, to whom promises were made.; D&C 118: 3 the Lord promises to provide for elders’ families.; D&C 132: 30 (D&C 107: 40 ) Abraham received promises concerning his seed.; OD 2 promises regarding priesthood made by prophets and presidents of church.; Abr. 2: 9-11 promises given to Abraham.; JS-H 1: 39 (Mal. 4: 6 ) the Lord will plant in hearts of children promises made to the fathers.

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Promised Land

(see also Choice Land; Covenant; Inheritance; Land; Liberty; Zion; TG Promised Lands)

1 Ne. 2: 20 (1 Ne. 4: 14 ; 1 Ne. 7: 13 ; 1 Ne. 14: 1-2 ; 2 Ne. 1: 9, 20 ; Jarom 1: 9 ; Omni 1: 6 ; Ether 2: 8-11 ) if people keep commandments, they will prosper in land of promise.; 1 Ne. 2: 20 (1 Ne. 5: 5 ; 1 Ne. 7: 13 ; 2 Ne. 1: 5 ) Lehites are given land of promise.; 1 Ne. 2: 20 (2 Ne. 1: 5 ; 2 Ne. 3: 2 ; 2 Ne. 10: 19 ; Ether 1: 38, 42 ; Ether 2: 7, 10, 15 ; Ether 9: 20 ; Ether 10: 28 ; Ether 13: 2 ) promised land is choice above all other lands.; 1 Ne. 5: 5 Lehi(1) has obtained a land of promise.; 1 Ne. 10: 13 Lehites must be led into land of promise unto fulfilling of the Lord’s word that Israel should be scattered.; 1 Ne. 12-14 Nephi(1) beholds vision of future of land of promise.; 1 Ne. 17: 38 the Lord leads away the righteous into precious lands.; 1 Ne. 18: 23 Lehites arrive at promised land.; 1 Ne. 22: 12 (2 Ne. 6: 11 ; 2 Ne. 9: 2 ; 2 Ne. 10: 7 ; 2 Ne. 25: 11 ; 3 Ne. 20: 33 ; 3 Ne. 29: 1 ) Israel to be gathered to land of inheritance.; 2 Ne. 9: 2 Jews shall be established in all their lands of promise.; 2 Ne. 24: 2 (Isa. 14: 2 ) Israel shall return to lands of promise.; Jacob 2: 12 land of promise abounds in precious metals.; Enos 1: 10 I have given thy brethren this holy land.; Mosiah 10: 15 brethren were wroth with Nephi(1) when they had arrived in promised land.; 3 Ne. 20: 29 Father will remember covenant to give his people again the land of Jerusalem, which is promised land unto them forever.; 3 Ne. 21: 22 the Lord has given land to remnant of Jacob for their inheritance.; Ether 2: 7-15 (Ether 1: 42-43 ) the Lord leads Jaredites to land of promise.; Ether 6: 12 Jaredites land upon shore of land of promise.; D&C 10: 49-51 Nephite prophets leave blessing upon land, that those who possess it and believe gospel shall have eternal life, be free.; D&C 38: 18 the Lord gives saints land of promise, flowing with milk and honey, with no curse.; D&C 38: 19-20 the Lord covenants to give saints land for inheritance.; D&C 52: 5 if saints are faithful, land of inheritance shall be made known.; D&C 57: 2 Jackson County is land of promise, place for city of Zion.; D&C 58: 19 God’s law to be kept upon this land.; D&C 77: 15 two prophets to be raised up after Jews have built Jerusalem in land of fathers.; D&C 103: 11 scattered brethren shall return to lands of inheritances and build waste places of Zion.; D&C 109: 64 prayer that Judah may begin to return to lands given to Abraham.; D&C 124: 38 Israel was commanded to build house for ordinances in land of promise.; Moses 6: 17 Enos(1) and people of God dwell in land of promise.; Abr. 2: 19 unto thy seed will I give this land.

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Property

(see also Consecration, Law of ; Substance )

1 Ne. 3: 25-26 (1 Ne. 4: 11 ) Laban takes property of sons of Lehi(1).; D&C 19: 26 Martin Harris is commanded to impart freely of property to printing of Book of Mormon.; D&C 19: 34 Martin Harris is commanded to impart property, all save for support of family.; D&C 42: 30 consecrate of properties for support of poor.; D&C 42: 32-35 (D&C 119: 1 ) bishop to administer consecrated property.; D&C 66: 6 think not of thy property.; D&C 82: 17 all to have equal claims on properties to manage stewardships.; D&C 82: 18 common property to be put in storehouse.; D&C 85: 1 record to be kept of those who consecrate properties.; D&C 104: 1-13, 55-56, 85 counsel concerning properties.; D&C 117: 4 what is property unto me, saith the Lord.; D&C 117: 5 properties of Kirtland to be turned over for debts.; D&C 119: 1 surplus property should be given to bishop.; D&C 119: 5 those who gather in Zion shall be tithed of their surplus properties.; D&C 134: 2 governments must frame laws to protect right and control of property.

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Prophecy, Prophesy

(see also Declare ; Holy Ghost ; Inspiration ; Oracle ; Preach ; Predict ; Prophet ; Reveal, Revelation ; TG Prophecy )

2 Ne. 25: 1 words of Isaiah(1) are hard for Nephites to understand because they know not Jew’s manner of prophesying.; 2 Ne. 25: 4 Nephi(1) will prophesy with plainness.; 2 Ne. 25: 4 words of Isaiah(1) are plain to all who are filled with spirit of prophecy.; 2 Ne. 25: 7 Nephi(1) proceeds with his own prophecy.; 2 Ne. 25: 26 Nephites prophesy of Christ.; Jacob 4: 6 Nephites have many revelations and spirit of prophecy.; Jacob 4: 13 let him who prophesieth prophesy to understanding of men.; W of M 1: 4 prophecies of Christ’s coming are pleasing to Mormon(2).; Mosiah 5: 3 were it expedient, Nephites could prophesy of all things.; Mosiah 12: 29 (Mosiah 13: 26 ) the Lord has sent Abinadi to prophesy great evil against people of Noah(3).; Alma 4: 20 Alma(2) confines himself wholly to testimony of the word, according to spirit of prophecy.; Alma 9: 4 Ammonihahites will not believe his words if Alma(2) prophesieth destruction.; Alma 17: 3 sons of Mosiah(2) have spirit of prophecy.; Alma 25: 16 Nephites retain hope through faith, unto eternal salvation, relying upon spirit of prophecy.; Alma 30: 12 Korihor preaches against prophecy of Christ’s coming.; Alma 45: 9 that which Alma(2) prophesieth to Helaman(2) shall not be made known until prophecy has been fulfilled.; Hel. 4: 23 Nephites deny spirit of prophecy.; Hel. 14: 1 (3 Ne. 23: 9-13 ) Samuel prophesieth many things that are not written.; 3 Ne. 1: 4 prophecies of prophets begin to be fulfilled more fully.; 3 Ne. 29: 6 wo unto him who says the Lord no longer works by prophecy.; Morm. 8: 23 search the prophecies of Isaiah(1).; Ether 12: 5 Ether prophesieth many great things, which people do not believe.; Moro. 10: 13 to another is given that he may prophesy concerning all things.; Moro. 10: 28 I declare these things unto the fulfilling of prophecies.; D&C 1: 18, 37-38 (D&C 52: 36 ) that prophecy will be fulfilled.; D&C 7: 3 John the Apostle to prophesy before nations.; D&C 11: 25 deny not spirit of prophecy.; D&C 20: 35 revelations neither add to nor diminish from prophecy of John.; D&C 34: 10 prophesy, and it shall be given by the Holy Ghost.; D&C 35: 23 Joseph Smith to prophesy.; D&C 42: 16 as ye lift up voices by Comforter, ye shall prophesy.; D&C 45: 15 I will speak unto you and prophesy.; D&C 46: 22 spiritual gift to prophesy.; D&C 131: 5 (2 Pet. 1: 19 ) more sure word of prophecy explained.; Moses 5: 10 Adam prophesies concerning all families of earth.; Moses 6: 8 Adam speaks prophecy as moved upon by Holy Ghost.; Moses 6: 13 Seth(1) prophesied in all his days.; Moses 7: 2, 7 Enoch(2) prophesies as commanded by the Lord.; Moses 8: 3 Methuselah prophesied that from his loins shall spring all kingdoms of earth.; Moses 8: 16 Noah(1) prophesies and teaches things of God.; JS-H 1: 36 Moroni(2) quotes prophecy of Old Testament to Joseph Smith.; A of F 5 man must be called of God by prophecy to preach gospel.; A of F 7 we believe in the gift of prophecy.

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Prophet

(see also Apostle ; Martyrdom ; Oracle ; Preach ; Prophecy ; Prophetess ; Prophets, False ; Revelation ; Revelator ; Seer ; Servant ; TG Prophets, Mission of ; TG Prophets, Rejection of ; BD Prophet )

1 Ne. 3: 18 (1 Ne. 7: 14 ; 2 Ne. 27: 5 ) Jews have rejected words of prophets.; 1 Ne. 10: 4 six hundred years after Lehi(1) left Jerusalem the Lord would raise up a prophet, a Messiah.; 1 Ne. 11: 27 prophet should prepare way before Redeemer.; 1 Ne. 19: 20 had not the Lord shown Nephi(1) concerning Jews, as he had prophets of old, he should have perished.; 1 Ne. 22: 2 by Spirit are all things made known unto prophets.; 1 Ne. 22: 20-21 (3 Ne. 20: 23 ) the Lord will raise up prophet like unto Moses, the Holy One.; 2 Ne. 25: 5 Jews understand words of prophets.; 2 Ne. 25: 18 only one Messiah spoken of by prophets.; 2 Ne. 26: 3 (Jacob 4: 14 ) Jews shall perish because they killed prophets.; 2 Ne. 26: 5 depths of earth shall swallow up those who kill prophets.; Jacob 4: 6 we search the prophets.; Jacob 6: 8 will ye reject words of prophets.; Enos 1: 22-23 many prophets among Nephites, preaching destruction.; Jarom 1: 11 prophets exhort people to diligence, teach law of Moses.; Mosiah 7: 26 Limhi’s people have slain prophet.; Mosiah 8: 15 seer is greater than prophet.; Mosiah 8: 16 seer is revelator and prophet.; Alma 20: 15 Lamoni knows Ammon(2) and brethren are holy prophets.; Alma 37: 30 (Ether 9: 29 ; Ether 11: 2 ) Jaredites were destroyed because they murdered prophets.; Hel. 9: 2 people do not believe Nephi(2) is prophet.; Hel. 13: 24 Nephites cast out prophets.; Hel. 13: 25-28 Nephites reject true prophets and accept false prophets.; Hel. 13: 32-33 (3 Ne. 8: 25 ) Nephites will lament that they killed prophets.; 3 Ne. 1: 13 on morrow Christ comes into world to fulfill that spoken by prophets.; 3 Ne. 6: 23-25 (3 Ne. 7: 6, 10 ) judges put prophets to death secretly.; 3 Ne. 7: 14 Nephites stone the prophets.; 3 Ne. 10: 12 more righteous people are saved, for they had received prophets.; 3 Ne. 10: 14 destruction fulfills prophecies of many of the holy prophets.; 3 Ne. 11: 10 I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come.; 3 Ne. 12: 11-12 (Matt. 5: 11-12 ) blessed are you when men persecute you, for so persecuted they the prophets.; 3 Ne. 23: 5 search the prophets, for many testify of these things.; Ether 7: 24 Jaredites revile against prophets and mock them.; Ether 9: 28 prophets come into land crying repentance.; Ether 9: 29 (Ether 11: 22 ) Jaredites believe not the prophets.; Moro. 7: 23 God declared unto prophets that Christ should come.; D&C 1: 14 those who will not heed words of prophets shall be cut off.; D&C 1: 18 (D&C 29: 10 ; D&C 42: 39 ) words of prophets to be fulfilled.; D&C 10: 46 prophets desired the scriptures to come forth.; D&C 17: 2 faith of prophets of old.; D&C 20: 26 prophets spoke as inspired by Holy Ghost, testified of Christ.; D&C 20: 26 those who believe words of prophets have eternal life.; D&C 21: 1 (D&C 107: 92 ; D&C 124: 94, 125 ; D&C 127: 12 ; D&C 135: 3 ) Joseph Smith, prophet, seer, and revelator.; D&C 35: 23 call on holy prophets to prove Joseph Smith’s words.; D&C 43: 3 only one prophet is appointed to receive commandments.; D&C 52: 9 elders to preach only what prophets and apostles have written.; D&C 58: 8 mouths of prophets shall not fail.; D&C 58: 18 laws of kingdom are given by prophets.; D&C 76: 101 telestial beings did not receive gospel or prophets.; D&C 77: 15 two prophets to be raised up to Jewish nation.; D&C 84: 2 church established as predicted by prophets.; D&C 88: 127, 136-137 (D&C 95: 10 ) school of the prophets.; D&C 98: 17 hearts of Jews to be turned to prophets.; D&C 127: 4 (D&C 136: 36 ) they persecuted the prophets before you.; D&C 133: 26 prophets of lost tribes shall hear the Lord’s voice.; D&C 138: 32 gospel taught to those who rejected the prophets.; D&C 138: 36 spirits of prophets are prepared to carry gospel to dead spirits.; OD 2 Spencer W. Kimball recognized as prophet, seer, and revelator.; JS-M 1: 1 disciples understand that Christ is he of whom prophets wrote.; A of F 6 organization of primitive church included prophets.

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Prophetess

2 Ne. 18: 3 (Isa. 8: 3 ) I went unto the prophetess, and she conceived and bare a son.

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Prophets, False

(see also Antichrist ; Apostasy ; Christs, False ; Dissenter ; Doctrine, False ; Priestcraft )

W of M 1: 15-16 false prophets among the people.; Hel. 13: 25-28 Nephites reject true prophets and accept false prophets.; 3 Ne. 14: 15 (Matt. 7: 15 ) beware of false prophets who come in sheep’s clothing.; 4 Ne. 1: 34 Nephites are led by false prophets to build many churches.; D&C 64: 39 false prophets to be known by inhabitants of Zion.; JS-M 1: 9 (Matt. 24: 11 ) many false prophets shall arise.

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Prosper, Prosperity

(see also Blessing ; Gain ; Profit ; Reward ; Rich ; Riches ; Righteousness )

1 Ne. 2: 20 (2 Ne. 1: 9, 20, 31 ; Jarom 1: 9 ; Mosiah 1: 7 ; Alma 37: 13 ; Alma 49: 30 ; Alma 50: 20 ) if ye keep commandments, ye shall prosper.; 2 Ne. 5: 11 Nephites prosper exceedingly.; 2 Ne. 28: 21 devil will lull some, that they say, Zion prospereth, all is well.; Jarom 1: 9 because Nephites are prepared, Lamanites do not prosper against them.; Mosiah 7: 29 in day of transgression the Lord will hedge up people’s ways that they prosper not.; Mosiah 21: 16 people of Limhi begin to prosper by degrees.; Mosiah 27: 9 Alma(2) becomes great hindrance to prosperity of church.; Hel. 3: 25 so great is prosperity of church that high priests are astonished.; Hel. 3: 26 work of the Lord prospers.; Hel. 12: 1 the Lord prospers those who put trust in him.; Hel. 12: 2 when the Lord prospers his people, they harden hearts and forget him.; 3 Ne. 22: 17 (Isa. 54: 17 ) no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.; 4 Ne. 1: 23 Nephites become rich because of prosperity in Christ.; D&C 9: 13 do what the Lord commands, and you shall prosper.; D&C 71: 9 (D&C 109: 25 ) no weapon formed against the Lord’s servants shall prosper.; D&C 97: 18 if Zion does these things, she shall prosper.

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Protect, Protection

(see also Preserve ; Refuge ; Safe ; Security ; Shield ; Spare )

1 Ne. 5: 8 the Lord has protected sons of Sariah.; Mosiah 9: 15 people call upon Zeniff for protection.; 3 Ne. 4: 10, 30 Nephites supplicate God for protection.; D&C 101: 77 laws should be maintained for rights and protection of all.; D&C 134: 2 governments must frame laws that will secure protection of life.; D&C 134: 5 men should uphold governments that protect their rights.

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Proud

(see Pride, Proud )

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Prove, Proven

(see also Evidence ; Probation ; Reprove ; Tempt ; Testify ; Try ; Witness )

2 Ne. 11: 3 God sends witnesses to prove all his words.; Alma 34: 6-7 Alma(2) has appealed to Moses to prove prophecies of Christ are true.; Hel. 9: 38 brother of chief judge is brought to prove he is murderer.; 3 Ne. 1: 24 some try to prove by scriptures that Nephites no longer need to observe law of Moses.; 3 Ne. 24: 10 (Mal. 3: 10 ) bring tithes into storehouse and prove the Lord.; Ether 12: 35 if Gentiles have not charity because of Nephites’ weakness, the Lord will prove them.; D&C 20: 11 Book of Mormon proves to world that holy scriptures are true.; D&C 35: 23 call on holy prophets to prove Joseph Smith’s words.; D&C 68: 21 descendants of Aaron(1) can claim anointing if they can prove lineage.; D&C 84: 79 the Lord sends servants out to prove world.; D&C 98: 14 I will prove you, whether you will abide in my covenant.; D&C 121: 12 the Lord proves the saints’ persecutors.; D&C 124: 55 saints to build the Lord’s house that they may prove they are faithful.; D&C 132: 51 the Lord proves the saints as he did Abraham.; Abr. 3: 25 the Gods will prove man.

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Provide

(see also Give ; Maintain ; Prepare )

1 Ne. 17: 3 if men keep commandments, God provides means to accomplish what is commanded.; Mosiah 8: 18 God has provided a means that man might work mighty miracles.; D&C 5: 34 the Lord will provide means whereby his commands can be accomplished.; D&C 75: 28 every man is obliged to provide for own family.; D&C 104: 15 the Lord to provide for the saints.

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Provision

(see also Substance )

3 Ne. 4: 4, 18-19 Nephites gather all provisions in one place to deny food for robbers.

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Provoke, Provocation

(see also Anger ; Indignation ; Offend ; Stir )

2 Ne. 13: 8 (Isa. 3: 8 ) doings of Judah have provoked eyes of the Lord’s glory.; Jacob 1: 7 teachers labor diligently lest the Lord swear Nephites not enter his rest, as in provocation in days of temptation.; Jacob 1: 8 (Alma 12: 37 ) teachers persuade men not to provoke God to anger.; Alma 12: 36 your iniquity provoketh the Lord to send down wrath as in first provocation.; Hel. 7: 18 Nephites have provoked the Lord to anger.; Moro. 7: 45 (1 Cor. 13: 5 ) charity is not easily provoked.

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Prudence, Prudent, Prudently

(see also Wisdom ; Wise )

2 Ne. 9: 43 things of the wise and prudent shall be hid from them.; 2 Ne. 13: 1-2 (Isa. 3: 1-2 ) the Lord doth take away from Judah the prudent.; 2 Ne. 15: 21 (Isa. 5: 21 ) wo unto the prudent in their own sight.; 2 Ne. 20: 13 (Isa. 10: 13 ) the Lord is prudent.; 2 Ne. 27: 26 (Isa. 29: 14 ) the understanding of their prudent shall be hid.; 3 Ne. 20: 43 my servant shall deal prudently.; D&C 76: 9 understanding of the prudent shall come to naught.; D&C 89: 11 herbs and fruits to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.; D&C 128: 18 those things which have been kept hidden from the wise and prudent shall be revealed.

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Prune, Pruning

(see also Cut ; Pluck )

2 Ne. 12: 4 (Isa. 2: 4 ) nations shall beat their spears into pruning-hooks.; 2 Ne. 15: 6 (Isa. 5: 6 ) vineyard shall not be pruned nor digged.; Jacob 5: 4, 27, 62, 69 the Lord prunes vineyard.; Jacob 6: 2 the Lord’s servants to go forth last time to prune vineyard.; D&C 24: 19 (D&C 39: 17 ; D&C 75: 2 ; D&C 95: 4 ) the Lord’s vineyard to be pruned.

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Pseudepigrapha

(see BD Pseudepigrapha )

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Public

(see also Open ; Private )

D&C 19: 28 (D&C 81: 3 ) pray in public as well as in private.; D&C 42: 35 lands to be purchased for public benefit of church.; D&C 46: 3 no one should be cast out from public meetings of the church.; D&C 71: 7 call upon enemies to meet you both in public and in private.; D&C 134: 4 human law does not have right to dictate forms for public or private devotion.; D&C 134: 5 governments should enact laws that will secure public interest.; D&C 134: 8 for public peace and tranquillity all men should bring offenders against good laws to punishment.

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Publish

(see also Declare ; Preach ; Printing ; Proclaim )

1 Ne. 13: 37 (Mosiah 12: 21 ; Mosiah 15: 14-15 ; Mosiah 27: 37 ; 3 Ne. 20: 40 ; Isa. 52: 7 ) how beautiful upon mountains are feet of those who publish peace.; Mosiah 27: 32 Alma(2) and companions publish unto people things they have heard and seen.; Alma 30: 57 knowledge of what happened to Korihor is published throughout land.; D&C 1: 6 book of commandments to be published.; D&C 19: 29 publish glad tidings upon mountains.; D&C 112: 6 great work of publishing the Lord’s name among men.; D&C 123: 5-6 libelous histories that are published should be presented to heads of government.; D&C 135: 3 Joseph Smith the means of publishing Book of Mormon.

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Puffed, Puffing

(see also Pride ; Vanity )

2 Ne. 9: 42 the Lord despises those who are puffed up because of learning, wisdom, riches.; 2 Ne. 28: 9, 12-15 many shall be puffed up in hearts and seek deep to hide counsels from the Lord.; Alma 5: 37 those who are puffed up in vain things of world have gone astray.; Alma 31: 27 men cry unto God with mouths while they are puffed up with vain things of world.; 3 Ne. 6: 15 Satan puffed people up in pride.; Moro. 7: 45 (1 Cor. 13: 4 ) charity is not puffed up.

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Pull

(see also Destruction )

Alma 4: 19 Alma(2) seeks to pull down, by preaching word, the pride and contention among his people.; Alma 12: 37 let us repent, that we provoke not the Lord to pull down his wrath.; Alma 51: 17-18 Moroni(1) pulls down pride of king-men.; Alma 54: 9 Ammoron will pull down wrath of God to his utter destruction.; Alma 60: 36 Moroni(1) seeks not for power, but to pull it down.; 3 Ne. 14: 4 (Matt. 7: 4 ) wilt thou say to brother, Let me pull mote from thine eye.

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Pulpit

D&C 110: 2 the Lord stands upon breastwork of pulpit in temple.

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Pulsipher, Zera

D&C 124: 138 one of seven presidents of seventies quorum.

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Punishment, Punish

(see also Buffeting ; Chasten ; Crime ; Curse ; Damnation ; Hedge ; Hell ; Indignation ; Justice ; Law ; Penalty ; Prison ; Sin ; Transgression ; Vengeance ; Wrath ; TG Punish, Punishment )

2 Ne. 2: 10 law given unto inflicting of punishment.; 2 Ne. 2: 10 (Alma 42: 16 ) punishment affixed to law is in opposition to happiness affixed.; 2 Ne. 2: 13 if there be no righteousness nor happiness, there be no punishment nor misery.; 2 Ne. 2: 26 men are free not to be acted upon, save by punishment of law.; 2 Ne. 9: 25 where no law is given, no punishment, where no punishment no condemnation.; 2 Ne. 23: 11 the Lord will punish world for evil.; Jacob 7: 18 Sherem confesses and speaks of eternal punishment.; W of M 1: 15 false Christs are punished according to crimes.; Mosiah 2: 33 he who listeth to obey evil spirit receiveth for his wages everlasting punishment.; Mosiah 29: 15 those who commit iniquity are punished according to law.; Alma 1: 17 liars are punished.; Alma 30: 9 no law to punish unbelievers.; Alma 30: 10 those who murder, steal, commit adultery are punished.; Alma 30: 11 man is punished only for his crimes.; Alma 42: 1 Corianton is concerned over justice of God in punishment of sinner.; Alma 42: 16 repentance could not come unto men except there were a punishment.; Alma 42: 17-18 how could there be a law save there was a punishment.; Alma 42: 18, 22 a law given and a punishment affixed.; Alma 42: 22 the law inflicteth the punishment.; 3 Ne. 5: 5 those who continue in secret murders and threatenings are punished according to law.; Morm. 4: 5 the wicked are punished by the wicked.; D&C 19: 6-10 the Lord gives endless punishment.; D&C 19: 11 eternal punishment is God’s punishment.; D&C 19: 12 endless punishment is God’s punishment.; D&C 19: 20 those who do not repent will suffer punishments.; D&C 76: 43-46 sons of perdition suffer everlasting punishment.; D&C 134: 8 offenders against good laws merit punishment.; A of F 2 men will be punished for own sins.

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Purchase

(see also Buy )

D&C 27: 3 saints should not purchase wine from enemies.; D&C 42: 35 surplus in storehouse to be used to purchase land.; D&C 45: 65 saints to gather riches to purchase inheritance.; D&C 48: 4 (D&C 57: 3-5 ; D&C 58: 37, 49-52 ; D&C 63: 27, 30 ; D&C 101: 70-74 ; D&C 103: 23 ; D&C 105: 28-30 ) saints to purchase land.; D&C 63: 29-31 Zion shall be obtained by purchase.

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Purge

(see also Purify ; Refine )

3 Ne. 24: 3 (Mal. 3: 3 ) the Lord shall purge sons of Levi(1) as gold and silver.; D&C 43: 11 purge out iniquity which is among you.; D&C 128: 24 the Lord will purge sons of Levi(1) as silver and gold.

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Purifier

3 Ne. 24: 3 (Mal. 3: 3 ) he shall sit as refiner and purifier of silver.

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Purify

(see also Cleanse ; Fire ; Purge ; Purifier ; Purity ; Refine ; Sanctification ; Wash )

Mosiah 4: 2 apply atoning blood of Christ, that hearts may be purified.; Alma 5: 21 no man can be saved except his garments are purified.; Hel. 3: 35 saints fast and pray oft, even unto purifying of their hearts.; 3 Ne. 19: 28-29 disciples have been purified and those who believe their words shall be purified.; Moro. 7: 48 pray unto Father that we may be purified even as he is pure.; D&C 38: 8 he who is not purified shall not abide the day.; D&C 50: 28 no man to possess all things unless purified.; D&C 50: 29 if ye are purified, ask whatsoever you will and it shall be done.; D&C 76: 116 Holy Spirit bestowed on those who purify themselves.; D&C 88: 74 (D&C 112: 28 ) purify your hearts.; D&C 128: 24 the Lord will purify sons of Levi(1) to offer an offering.; D&C 135: 6 fire to burn trees to purify vineyard of corruption.

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Purity, Pure

(see also Blameless ; Chastity ; Clean ; Guiltless ; Holiness ; Innocence ; Righteousness ; Purify ; Sanctification ; Spotless ; Undefiled ; Unspotted ; Virtue ; White )

1 Ne. 13: 25 gospel goes forth in purity from Jews to Gentiles.; 1 Ne. 14: 26 sealed writings shall come forth in purity.; 2 Ne. 9: 14 the righteous shall have perfect knowledge of their righteousness, being clothed in purity.; 2 Ne. 9: 47 would I harrow up your souls if your minds were pure.; 2 Ne. 25: 16 when Jews worship Father with pure hearts and clean hands, they will believe in Christ.; 2 Ne. 30: 6 Lamanites to be pure and delightsome.; Jacob 3: 2 ye who are pure in heart, receive word of God.; Alma 4: 19 Alma(2) sees no way to reclaim his people save in bearing down in pure testimony against them.; Alma 5: 19 can ye look up to God with pure heart and clean hands.; Alma 13: 12 priests, being pure and spotless before God, could not look upon sin without abhorrence.; Alma 16: 21 word of God is preached in purity in all the land.; Alma 32: 42 fruit of word is pure above all that is pure.; 3 Ne. 12: 8 (Matt. 5: 8 ) blessed are pure in heart, for they shall see God.; Morm. 9: 6 cry unto Father that ye may be found pure.; Moro. 7: 47 charity is pure love of Christ.; Moro. 7: 48 pray unto Father that we may be purified even as he is pure.; D&C 35: 21 the elect to abide the Lord’s coming because they are pure.; D&C 41: 12 these words are pure.; D&C 43: 14 the Lord will reserve unto himself a pure people.; D&C 56: 18 blessed are the poor who are pure in heart.; D&C 97: 16 the pure shall see God.; D&C 97: 21 Zion is the pure in heart.; D&C 100: 16 the Lord will raise up unto himself a pure people.; D&C 101: 18 pure in heart shall return and come to their inheritance.; D&C 109: 76 garments to be pure.; D&C 121: 42 pure knowledge shall greatly enlarge soul.; D&C 124: 54 the Lord will save all those who have been pure in heart.; D&C 131: 7 spirit is matter but more fine or pure.; D&C 136: 11 blessed are those who render service with pure heart.; D&C 136: 37 marvel not at these things, for ye are not yet pure.

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Purpose

(see also Desire ; End, Ends ; Intent ; Will )

1 Ne. 9: 3, 5 (1 Ne. 19: 3 ; W of M 1: 7 ; Alma 37: 2, 12, 14, 18 ) plates made for special purpose.; 2 Ne. 2: 11-12 without opposition there would have been no purpose in end of its creation.; 2 Ne. 2: 15 (Alma 37: 7 ; Alma 42: 26 ; Morm. 8: 22 ) the Lord brings about his eternal purposes.; 2 Ne. 31: 13 follow Son with full purpose of heart.; Mosiah 7: 33 turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart.; Alma 11: 20 judges stir up people for sole purpose to get gain.; 3 Ne. 10: 6 (3 Ne. 12: 24 ; 3 Ne. 18: 32 ; Acts 11: 23 ) come unto Christ with full purpose of heart.; Morm. 5: 14 Father brings about eternal purpose through Son.; D&C 5: 9 (D&C 61: 35 ) the Lord has reserved sacred things for wise purpose.; D&C 17: 1 (D&C 18: 27-28 ) rely upon the Lord’s word with full purpose of heart.; D&C 18: 27-28 the Twelve to take upon themselves the Lord’s name with full purpose of heart.; D&C 76: 3 the Lord’s purposes fail not.; D&C 101: 33 the Lord will reveal purpose and end of earth.; Moses 1: 31 the Lord has made these things for his own purpose.

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Purse

D&C 24: 18 (D&C 84: 78, 86 ) elders should carry neither purse nor scrip.

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Push

(see also Gather ; Press )

D&C 58: 45 the Lord shall push the people together.; D&C 66: 11 thou shalt push many people to Zion.

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Put

(see also Trust )

Mosiah 3: 19 natural man is enemy to God unless he putteth off natural man.; Alma 30: 42 ye have put off Spirit, that it has no place in you.; 3 Ne. 12: 31-32 (Matt. 5: 31-32 ) whosoever putteth away his wife, save for fornication, causes her to commit adultery.; 3 Ne. 13: 25 (Matt. 6: 25 ) take no thought for your body, what ye shall put on.