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Doctrine and Covenants 76 Sources  
February 16, 1832, Hiram, Ohio.
The eyes of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are opened §. They see the history of the world and converse with Jesus Christ §. Pre-existence, fall of Lucifer §. Fate of the rebellious, sons of perdition §. Celestial, terrestrial, and telestial glories §.
Several others were in the room during the vision, including Philo Dibble, who reports that one would describe what he saw and the other would reply, "I see the same." ¶ Joseph Remembered: Philo Dibble
Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 2 (July 1832): {2–3}, heading: A Vision.
Kirtland Revelations Book, 1–10, heading: The Vision / A vision of Joseph & Sidney February 16th 1832 given in Portage County Hiram Township state of Ohio in North America which they saw concerning the church of the first born and concerning the economy of God and his vast creation throughout all eternity.
Not printed in Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine & Covenants 91 heading: A Vision.
 
 
    Evening and Morning Star   Kirtland Revelations Book   1835 D&C 91    
Listen up 1 ¶ HEAR, O ye Heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord he is God, and beside him there is none else; and   ¶ Here o ye heavens and give ere o earth and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof for the lord he is God and beside him there is none else Savior {and} for   Here, O ye heavens, and give ere O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the lord {he] is God and beside him there is no Savior; 1 Current LDS D&C verse numbers are left of the text. 1835 D&C verse numbers are right of the text.

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God is wiser, does more than you can know 2 great is his wisdom; marvelous are his ways; and the extent of his doings, none can find out;   great is his wisdom, marvilous are his ways, and the extent of his doings none can find out   great is his wisdom: marvellous are his ways; and the extent of his doings, none can find out;
He doesn't fail 3 his purposes fail not, neither are there any who can stay his hand:   his purposes fail not neither are there any who can stay his hand,   his purposes fail not, neither are there any who can stay his hand:
He is always the same 4 from eternity to eternity, he is the same, and his years never fail.   from eternity to eternity, he is the same, and his years never fail.   from eternity to eternity, he is the same and his years never fail.
He is merciful and gracious to the righteous 5 ¶ I the Lord am merciful and gracious unto them who fear me, and delight to honor them who serve me in righteousness, and in truth;   <For thus saith the Lord,> I, the Lord, am merciful and gracious unto them <those> who fear me and delight to honor them <those> who serve me in righteousness and in truth <unto the end>   For thus saith the Lord, I the Lord am merciful and gracious unto those who fear me, and delight to honor those who serve me in righteousness, and in truth unto the end; 2 Red: editorial change
They get rewarded 6 great shall be their reward, and eternal shall be their glory;   great shall be their reward and Eternal Shall be their glory   great shall be their reward, and eternal shall be their glory;
They get the mysteries 7 and unto them will I reveal all mysteries; yea, all the hidden mysteries of my Kingdom from days of old; and for ages to come, will I make known unto them the good pleasure of my will concerning all things;   and unto them will I reveal all misteries yea all the hiden misteries of my Kingdom from days of old and for ages to come will I make Known unto them the good pleasure of my will concerning all things to come <pertaining to my Kingdom>   and unto them will I reveal all mysteries; yea, all the hidden mysteries of my kingdom from days of old; and for ages to come will I make known unto them the good pleasure of my will concerning all things pertaining to my kingdom;

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8 yea, even the wonders of eternity shall they know, and things to come will I show them, even the things of many generations;   yea even the wonders of eternity shall they know and things to come will I shew them even the things of many generations   yea, even the wonders of eternity shall they know, and things to come will I show them, even the things of many generations; Purple: editorial change not implemented
They will be wise 9 their wisdom shall be great, and their understanding reach to Heaven; before them the wisdom of the wise shall perish, and the understanding of the prudent shall come to nought;   there wisdom shall be great and there understanding reach to heaven and before them the wisdom of the wise shall perish and the understanding of the prudent shall come to naught   their wisdom shall be great, and their understanding reach to heaven: and before them the wisdom of the wise shall perish, and the understanding of the prudent shall come to nought; Red: editorial change
I will enlighten them 10 for by my Spirit will I enlighten them, and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will; yea, even those things which eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor yet entered into the heart of man.   for by my Spirit will I inlighten them and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will yea even those things, which eye has not seen, nor ear heard nor yet entered into the heart of man.   for by my Spirit will I enlighten them, and by my power will I make known unto them the secrets of my will; yea, even those things which eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor yet entered into the heart of man.
Joseph and Sidney
February 16, 1832
11 We, Joseph and Sidney, being in the Spirit on the sixteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two,   ¶ We Joseph <Smith jr> & Sidney <Rigdon> being in the Spirit on the [2] sixteenth {day] of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two   We, Joseph Smith, jr. and Sidney Rigdon, being in the Spirit on the sixteenth of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, 3 Red: editorial change
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Eyes opened and understandings enlightened 12 and through the power of the Spirit our eyes were opened, and our understandings were enlightened, so as to see and understand the things of God;   and through by the power of the spirit our eyes were opened and our understandings were enlarged so as to see and understand the things of God   by the power of the Spirit our eyes were opened and our understandings were enlightened, so as to see and understand the things of God: Red: editorial change
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History of the world 13 even things which were from the biginning [beginning], before the world was, which was ordained of the Father, through his only begotten Son, who was in the bosom of the Father, even from the beginning,   even the <those> things which were from the begining before the world was which was <were> ordained of the Father through his only begotten son who was in the bosom of the father even from the begining   Even those things which were from the beginning before the world was, which were ordained of the Father, through his only begotten Son, who was in the bosom of the Father, even from the beginning; Red: editorial change
Coverse with Jesus Christ 14 of whom we bear record, and the record which we bear is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is in the Son, whom we saw and with whom we conversed in the Heavenly Vision.   of whom he <we> bear record and the record which we bear is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ {which] who is {in] the son whom we saw and with whom we conversed in the heavenly vision   of whom we bear record, and the record which we bear is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the Son, whom we saw and with whom we conversed in the heavenly vision; Red: editorial change
Translating John 5:29 15 for as we sat doing the work of translation, which the Lord had appointed unto us, we came to the twenty ninth verse of the fifth chapter of John, which was given unto us thus:   for as <while> we sat <were> doing the work of translation which the lord had appointed unto us we came to the twenty ninth verse of in the fifth chapter of John which was given unto us thus <as follows>   for while we were doing the work of translation, which the Lord had appointed, unto us, we came to the twenty ninth verse of the fifth chapter of John, which was given unto us as follows:— Red: editorial change
Resurrection 16 speaking of the resurrection of the dead who should hear the voice of the Son of man,   speaking of the reserection of the dead <concerning those> who should <Shall> hear the voice of the son of man   speaking of the resurrection of the dead, concerning those who shall hear the voice of the Son of Man— Red: editorial change
Just and unjust 17 and shall come forth; they who have done good in the resurrection of the just, and they who have done evil in the resurrection of the unjust.   and shall come forth they who have done good in the resurection of the Just and they who have done evil in the resurection of the unjust   and shall come forth; they who have done good in the resurrection of the just. and they who have done evil in the resurrection of the unjust. John 5:29: "And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."
18 Now this caused us to marvel, for it was given us of the Spirit;   now this caused us to marvel for it was given <unto> us of the spirit   Now this caused us to marvel, for it was given unto us of the Spirit: Red: editorial change
Meditate, Lord touches eyes of understanding 19 and while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings, and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about;   and while we meditated upon these things the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened and the glory of the lord shone round about   and while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings, and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about:  
Glory of the Son, Father 20 and we beheld the glory of the Son, on the right hand of the Father, and received of his fulness;   and we beheld the glory of the son on the right hand of the Father and received of his fulness   and we beheld the glory of the Son, on the right hand of the Father, and received of his fulness;
Worshipping angels 21 and saw the holy angels, and they who are sanctified before his throne, worshiping God and the Lamb forever and ever.   and saw the holy Angels and they who are sanctified before his throne worshiping God and the Lamb <who worship him> for ever and ever.   and saw the holy angels, and they who are sanctified before his throne, worshiping God and the Lamb, who worship him forever and ever. Red: editorial change
He lives 22 And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him, that he lives;   and now after the many testamonies which have been given of him this is the testamony last of all which we give of him that he lives   And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him, that he lives;
We saw him 23 for we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the only begotten of the Father;   [3] for we saw him, even on the right hand of God & we heard the voice bearing record that he is the only begotten of the Father   for we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the only begotten of the Father;
Creator 24 that by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are made and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.   that by him and through him and of him the worlds are made and were created and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.   that by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created; and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God. Red: editorial change
Rebellious angel cast down 25 And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the only begotten Son (whom the Father loved, and who was in the bosom of the Father,) and was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son,   and this we saw also and bear record that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God who rebelled against the only begotten son (whom the father loved and who was in the bosom with <of> the father) and was thrust down from the presence of the father God and the Son   And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God, who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the only begotten Son—whom the Father loved, and who was in the bosom of the Father—and was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son,

 

Called Perdition, Lucifer, son of morning 26 and was called Perdition; for the Heavens wept over him; for he was Lucifer, even the son of the morning;  

and was called perdition for the heavens wept over him for he was Lucifer even <A> the son of the morning

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Fallen 27 and we beheld, and lo, he is fallen! is fallen! even the son of the morning.   and we beheld and lo he is fallen is fallen even the <A> son of the morning,   and we beheld and lo, he is fallen! is fallen, even a son of the morning! Red: editorial change
Commanded to write

Satan seeks God's kingdom
28 And while we were yet in the Spirit, the Lord commanded us that we should write the Vision; for behold Satan, that old serpent, even the devil, who rebelled against God, and sought to take the kingdoms of our God, and of his Christ;   and while we were yet in the Spirit the Lord commanded <us> that we should write the vision for {behold] we beheld Satan that old Serpent even the devel who who rebelled against God and saught to take the kingdom of our God and his christ   And while we were yet in the Spirit, the Lord commanded us that we should write the vision: for we beheld satan, that old serpent, even the devil, who rebelled against God, and sought to take the kingdom of our God and his Christ; {Green]: editorial omission retained
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Wars against the Saints 29 wherefore, he maketh war with the saints of God, and encompasses them round about:   wherefore he maketh war with the saints of God and encompasseth<s> them round about,   wherefore he maketh war with the saints of God and encompasses them round about,  
Sufferings 30 And we saw a vision of the eternal sufferings of those with whom he maketh war and overcometh, for thus came the voice of the Lord unto us.   and we saw a vision of the eternal sufferings of those with whom he {maketh} made war and {overcometh}overcame for thus came the voice of the Lord unto us   And we saw a vision of the sufferings of those with whom he made war and overcame, for thus came the voice of the Lord unto us. Red: editorial change
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31 Thus saith the Lord concerning all those who know my power, and have been made partakers thereof, and suffered themselves through the power of the devil to be overcome, and to deny the truth and defy my power—   thus saith the Lord concerning all those who who know my power and have been made partakers thereof and have suffered themselves through the power of the devel to be overcome as to the denying of <and to deny> the truth and the defying of my power   Thus saith the Lord, concerning all those who know my power, and have been made partakers thereof, and suffered themselves, through the power of the devil, to be overcome, and to deny the truth and defy my power:    
Sons of perdition 32 They are they who are the sons of perdition, of whom I say that it had been better for them never to have been born;   they are they who are the sons of perdition of whom I say {that} it had been better for them to have never <to have> been born   they are they who are the sons of perdition, of whom I say it had been better for them never to have been born;    
Suffer in eternity 33 For they are vessels of wrath, doomed to suffer the wrath of God, with the devil and his angels in eternity;   for they are vessels of wrath doomed to suffer the wrath of God with the Devel and his angels [4] through out all eternity   for they are vessels of wrath doomed to suffer the wrath of God, with the devil and his angels, in eternity:   Purple: change not implemented
No forgiveness 34 Concerning whom I have said there is no forgiveness in this world nor in the world to come—   concerning whom I have said there is no forgiveness for them in this world nor in the world to come   concerning whom I have said there is no forgiveness in this world nor in the world to come:    
Deny Holy Spirit, the Son 35 Having denied the Holy Spirit after having received it, and having denied the Only Begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves and put him to an open shame.   having denied the holy ghost<Spirit> after having received it and having denied the only begoten son of the father crucifying <haveing crucifyed> him unto themselves and putting him to an open shame   having denied the Holy Spirit, after having received it, and having denied the only begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves, and put him to an open shame:    
Lake of fire and brimstone 36 These are they who shall go away into the lake of fire and brimstone, with the devil and his angels—   these are they who shall go away into the lake of fire and brimstone with the devel and his andels   these are they who shall go away into the lake of fire and brimstone, with the devel and his angels,  
Second death 37 And the only ones on whom the second death shall have any power;   and the only ones on whom the second death shall have any power   and the only ones on whom the second death shall have any power:  
Not to be redeemed 38 Yea, verily, the only ones who shall not be redeemed in the due time of the Lord, after the sufferings of his wrath.   yea verily the only ones who shall not be redeemed in the due time of the Lord after the sufferings of his wrath   yea, verily the only ones who shall not be redeemed in the due time of the Lord, after the sufferings of his wrath;  
All others to be resurrected 39 For all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead, through the triumph and the glory of the Lamb, who was slain, who was in the bosom of the Father before the worlds were made.   [for all the rest] who shall be brought forth by the resurection of the dead through the triumph and the glory of the lamb who was slain who was in the bosom of the father before the worlds were made   for all the rest shall be brought forth by the resurrection of the dead, through the triumph and the glory of the Lamb, who was slain, who was in the bosom of the Father before the worlds were made.   Purple: editorial change not implemented
40 And this is the gospel, the glad tidings, which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us—   and this is the gospel the glad tidings which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us   And this is the gospel, the glad tidings which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us  
Jesus came to be crucified, sanctify the world 41 That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;   that he came in to the world even Jesus to be crucified for the world and to bear the sins of the world and to sanctify the world and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness   that he came in to the world, even Jesus to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;  
Save all that Father designates 42 That through him all might be saved whom the Father had put into his power and made by him;   that through him all might be saved whom the father had put into his power and made by him   that through him all might be saved, whom the Father had put into his power, and made by him;  
Not sons of perdition 43 who glorifieth the Father, and saveth all the work of his hands, except those sons of perdition, who denieth the Son after the Father hath revealed him:   who glorifyeth<es> the father and saveth<s> all the works of his hands except those sons of perdition who {denieth} deny it the son after the father hath<s> revealed him   who glorifies the Father, and saves all the works of his hands, except those sons of perdition, who deny the Son after the Father has revealed him:   Red: editorial change
Everlasting punishment 44 wherefore he saveth all save them, and these shall go away into everlasting punishment, which is endless punishment, which is eternal punishment, to reign with the devil and his angels throughout eternity, where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched, which is their torment,   wherefore he saveth<s> all save <except> them, and {these} they shall go away into everlasting punishment which is eternal <En[d]less> punishment <which is Eternal punishment> to reign with the devel and his angels throughout all <in> eternity [5] where the <their> worm dieth <dies> not and the fire is not quenched which is their torment   wherefore he saves all except them; they shall go away into everlasting punishment, which is endless punishment, which is eternal punishment, to reign with the devil and his angels in eternity, where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched which is their torment,   Red: editorial change
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No one knows their torment 45 but the end thereof, neither the place thereof, and their torment, no man knoweth,   {but] and the end thereof neither the place thereof and <nor> their torment no man knoweth<s>   and the end thereof, neither the place thereof, nor their torment, no man knows,   {Green]: omitted EMS
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46 neither was it revealed, neither is, neither will be revealed unto man, save to them who are made partakers thereof:   neither was <it> reveiled neither is neither will be reveiled unto none save <except> to them to who are made partakers thereof   neither was it revealed, neither is, neither will be revealed unto man, except to them who are made partakers thereof:   Purple: change ignored
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Only by vision 47 nevertheless I the Lord showeth it by vision unto many but straightway shutteth it up again:   nevertheless I the Lord showeth it by vision unto many but straightway shutteth it up again   nevertheless I the Lord show it by vision unto many, but straightway shut it up again:   Blue: canceled EMS
Misery 48 wherefore the end, the width, the hight, the depth, and the misery thereof he understandeth not neither any man save them who are ordained unto this condemnation.   wherefore the end the width the hight the depth and the misery thereof he understandeth not neither any man save <except> them who are ordained unto this condemnation   wherefore the end, the width, the height, the depth, and the misery thereof {he] they understand not, neither any man except them who are ordained unto this condemnation.   {Green] and Red: changed
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Write the vision 49 And we heard the voice saying, Write the vision for lo, this is the end of the vision of the eternal sufferings of the ungodly!   and we heard the voice saying write the vision for lo this is the end of the vision of the eternal sufferings of the undodly [ungodly] And we heard the voice saying, Write the vision for lo! this is the end of the vision of the sufferings of the ungodly!   Blue: canceled EMS
Resurrection of the just 50 ¶ And again we bear record, for we saw and heard, and this is the testimony of the gospel of Christ, concerning them who come forth in the resurection of the just:   and again we bear record for we saw and heard and this is the gospel testamony of the gospel of Jesus Christ concerning them who come forth in the resurection of the just   And again, we bear record for we saw and heard, and this, is the testimony of the gospel of Christ, concerning them who come forth in the resurrection of the just: 5 Orange: error canceled KRB
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Receive testimony of Jesus 51 they are they who received the testimony of Jesus, and believed on his name and were baptized after the manner of his burial, being buried in the water in his name, and this according to the commandment which he hath given,   they were <are> they who received the testamony of Jesus and believed on his name <and> were baptized after the manner of his buriel being buried in the water in his name and this according to the commandment which he hath given they are they who received the testimony of Jesus, and believed on his name, and were baptized after the manner of his burial, being buried in the water in his name, and this according to the commandment which he {hath] has given,   Purple: change canceled KRB
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Keep commandments, cleansed from sin, receive Holy Spirit 52 that, by keeping the commandments they might be washed and cleansed from all their sins, and receive the Holy Spirit by the laying on of the hands of him who is ordained and sealed unto this power;   that by keeping the commandments they might be washed and cleansed from all their sins and receive the holy ghost by the laying on of the hands of him who is ordained and sealed unto this power that, by keeping the commandments, they might be washed and cleansed from all their sins, and receive the Holy Spirit by the laying on of the hands of him who is ordained and sealed unto this power;   Purple: change ignored KRB
Sealed by Holy Spirit of promise 53 And who overcome by faith, and are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true.   and who overcome by faith and are sealed by {the] that holy spirit of promise which the father shedeth forth upon all those who who are just and tru[e] and who overcome by faith, and are sealed by that Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true:   {Green] and Red: changed EMS
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Church of the firstborn 54 They are they who are the church of the Firstborn.   they are they who are the church of the first born they are they who are the church of the first-born:  
Father gives all things 55 They are they into whose hands the Father has given all things—   they are they into whose hands the father hath given all things they are they into whose hands the Father has given all things:   Purple: change not implemented
Fulness of his glory 56 They are they who are priests and kings, who have received of his fulness, and of his glory;   they are they who are priests and kings who having <recieved> of his fulness and of his glory they are they who are priests and kings, who have received of his fulness, and of his glory,   Purple: change not implemented
Order of Melchizedek 57 And are priests of the Most High, after the order of Melchizedek, which was after the order of Enoch, which was after the order of the Only Begotten Son.   and are priests of the most high after the order of Melchisedeck which was after the order of Enoch which was after the order of of [sic] the [6] only begotten son and are priests of the Most High after the order of Melchizedek, which was after the order of Enoch, which was after the order of the only begotten Son:    
Sons of God 58 Wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons of God—   wherefore as it is writen they are Gods even the sons of God wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons of God:    
All things are theirs 59 Wherefore, all things are theirs, whether life or death, or things present, or things to come, all are theirs and they are Christ's, and Christ is God's.   wherefore all things are theres whether life or death or things present or things to come, all are thers and they are christ's and christ is Gods wherefore all things are theirs, whether life or death, or things present, or things to come, all are theirs and they are Christ's, and Christ is God's;    
Overcome all 60 And they shall overcome all things.   and they shall overcome all things and they shall overcome all things:    
61 Wherefore, let no man glory in man, but rather let him glory in God, who shall subdue all enemies under his feet.   wherefore let no man glory in man but rather let him glory in god who shall subdue all enimies under his feet wherefore let no man glory in man, but rather let him glory in God, who shall subdue all enemies under his feet:    
Dwell in presence of God and Christ 62 These shall dwell in the presence of God and his Christ forever and ever.   these Shall dwell in the presence of God and his christ for ever and ever these shall dwell in the presence of God and his Christ forever and ever:    
Come in clouds to reign on earth 63 These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people.   these are they whom he shall bring with him when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people these are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven, to reign on the earth over his people:    
First resurrection 64 These are they who shall have part in the first resurrection   these are they who shall have part in the first resurection these are they who shall have part in the first resurrection:    
Resurrection of the just 65 These are they who shall come forth in the resurrection of the just:   these are they who shall come forth in the resurection of the just these are they who shall come forth in the resurrection of the just:    
Come to Mount Zion 66 these are they who are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly place, the holiest of all:   these are they who are come unto mount Zion and unto the city of the Living God the heavenly place the holiest of all these are they who are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly place, the holiest of all:    
Come with angels to church of Enoch and Firstborn 67 these are they who have come to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of Enoch, and of the first born:   these are they who are <have> come to an innumerable company of Angels to the general assembly and church of Enoch and of the first born these are they who have come to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of Enoch, and of the first born:    
Names written in heaven 68 These are they whose names are written in heaven, where God and Christ are the judge of all.   these are they whose names are writen in heaven where God and Christ is <are the> judge of all these are they whose names are written in heaven, where God and Christ are the judge of all:   Purple: change canceled KRB
Just men made perfect 69 These are they who are just men made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, who wrought out this perfect atonement through the shedding of his own blood.   these are they who are just men made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant who wrought out this perfect attonement through the shedding of his own blood these are they who are just men made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, who wrought out this perfect atonement through the shedding of his own blood:    
Celestial bodies 70 These are they whose bodies are celestial, whose glory is that of the sun, even the glory of God, the highest of all, whose glory the sun of the firmament is written of as being typical.   these are they whose bodies are celestial whose glory is that of the sun even <the glory of> God the highest of all whose glory the sun of the firmament is writen of as being typical these are they whose bodies are celestial, whose glory is that of the sun, even the glory of God the highest of all; whose glory the sun of the firmament is written of as being typical.   See also ¶ D&C 88:1–126.
Terrestrial world like moon 71 And again, we saw the terrestrial world, and behold and lo, these are they who are of the terrestrial, whose glory differs from that of the church of the Firstborn who have received the fulness of the Father, even as that of the moon differs from the sun in the firmament.   and again we saw the terestrial world and behold <and> lo these are they who are of the Terestrial [7] whose glory differeth from that of the church of the first born who have received the fulness of the father even as that of the moon differ<s>eth from the sun in the firmament   And again, we saw the terrestrial world, and behold and lo! these are they who are of the terrestrial, whose glory differs from that of the church of the first born, who have received the fulness of the Father, even as that of the moon differs from the sun in the firmament. 6 Purple: change ignored KRB
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Die without the law 72 Behold, these are they who died without law;   behold these are they who died without Law   Behold, these are they who died without law;    
Spirits kept in prison 73 And also they who are the spirits of men kept in prison, whom the Son visited, and preached the gospel unto them, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh;   and also they who are the spirits of men kept in prison whom the son visited and preached the gospel unto them that they might be judged according to men in the flesh   and also they who are the spirits of men kept in prison, whom the Son visited, and preached the gospel unto them, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh,    
Receive Jesus after life 74 Who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it.   who received not the testamony of Jesus in the flesh but afterwards received it   who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it:    
Honorable men 75 These are they who are honorable men of the earth, who were blinded by the craftiness of men.   these are they who are honorable men of the earth who were blinded by the craftiness of men   these are they who are honorable men of the earth, who were blinded by the craftiness of men:    
Receive glory, but not fulness 76 These are they who receive of his glory, but not of his fulness.   these are they who receive of this <his> glory but not of this fulness   these are they who receive of his glory, but not of his fulness;   Orange: error canceled
Orange: error
Son's, but not Father's presence 77 These are they who receive of the presence of the Son, but not of the fulness of the Father.   these are they who receive of the presence of the son but not of the fulness of the father   these are they who receive of the presence of the Son, but not of the fulness of the Father:    
Terrestrial bodies 78 Wherefore, they are bodies terrestrial, and not bodies celestial, and differ in glory as the moon differs from the sun.   wherefore they are bodies Terestrial and not bodies Celestial and differeth in glory as the moon differeth<s> from the sun   wherefore they are bodies terrestrial, and not bodies celestial, and differ in glory as the moon differs from the sun:   Purple: change canceled KRB
Not valiant in testimony of Jesus 79 These are they who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus; wherefore, they obtain not the crown over the kingdom of our God.   these are they who were <are> not valiant in the testamony of Jesus wherefore they obtain<ed> not the crown over the kingdom of our God,   these are they who are not valiant in the testimony of Jesus: wherefore, they obtained not the crown over the kingdom of our God.   Purple: change canceled KRB
Red: addition EMS
80 And now this is the end of the vision which we saw of the terrestrial, that the Lord commanded us to write while we were yet in the Spirit.   and now this is the end of the vision which we saw of the Terestrial that the lord commanded us to write while we were yet in the spirit.   And now this is the end of the vision which we saw of the terrestrial, that the Lord commanded us to write while we were yet in the Spirit.    
Telestial glory like stars 81 And again, we saw the glory of the telestial, which glory is that of the lesser, even as the glory of the stars differs from that of the glory of the moon in the firmament.   and again we saw the glory of the Telestial which glory is that of the lesser, even as the glory of the stars differ{s}eth from that of the <glory of the> moon in the firmament   And again, we saw the glory of the telestial, which glory is that of the lesser, even as the glory of the stars differ from that of the glory of the moon in the firmament; 7 [Green}: omitted
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Do not receive gospel 82 These are they who received not the gospel of Christ, neither the testimony of Jesus.   these are they who receive not the gospel of christ neither the testamony of Jesus   these are they who received not the gospel of Christ, neither the testimony of Jesus:   Purple: change not implemented
Do not deny Holy Spirit 83 These are they who deny not the Holy Spirit.   these are they who deny not the holy ghost,   these are they who deny not the Holy Spirit:   Purple: change not implemented
Those in hell 84 These are they who are thrust down to hell.   these are they who are thrust down to hell   these are they who are thrust down to hell:    
Redeemed at last resurrection 85 These are they who shall not be redeemed from the devil until the last resurrection, until the Lord, even Christ the Lamb, shall have finished his work.   these are they who shall not be redeemed from the devel untill the last reserection untill the lord even christ the lamb shall have finished his work.   these are they who shall not be redeemed from the devil, until the last resurrection, until the Lord, even Christ the Lamb, shall have finished his work:    
Holy Spirit ministers to 86 These are they who receive not of his fulness in the eternal world, but of the Holy Spirit through the ministration of the terrestrial;   these are they who receive not of his fullness in the eternal [8] world, but of the holy ghost through the ministration of the Terestrial   these are they who receive not of his fulness in the eternal world, but of the Holy Spirit through the ministration of the terrestrial;   Purple: change not implemented
97 And the terrestrial through the ministration of the celestial.   and the Terestrial through the administration of the Celestial   and the terrestrial through the ministration of the celestial;    
Ministering angels 88 And also the telestial receive it of the administering of angels who are appointed to minister for them, or who are appointed to be ministering spirits for them; for they shall be heirs of salvation.   and also the Telestial receive it of the administering of angels who are appointed to minister for them or who are appointed to be ministering spirits for them for they shall be heirs of salvation   and also the telestial receive it of the administering of angels, who are appointed to minister for them, or who are appointed to be ministering spirits for them, for they shall be heirs of salvation.    
Surpasses all understanding 89 And thus we saw, in the heavenly vision, the glory of the telestial, which surpasses all understanding;   and thus we saw in the heavenly vision the glory of the Telestial which surpasseth all understanding   And thus we saw in the heavenly vision, the glory of the telestial, which surpasses all understanding;   Purple: change not implemented
90 And no man knows it except him to whom God has revealed it.   and no man knoweth it except him to whom God hath reveiled it   and no man knows it except him to whom God has revealed it.   Purple: change not implemented
Terrestrial excels telestial 91 And thus we saw the glory of the terrestrial which excels in all things the glory of the telestial, even in glory, and in power, and in might, and in dominion.   and thus we saw the glory of the Terestrial which exceleth<s> in all things the glory of the telestial even in glory and in power and in might and in dominion   And thus we saw the glory of the terrestrial, which excels in all things the glory of the telestial, even in glory, and in power, and in might, and in dominion.   Purple: change canceled KRB
Green: inadvertent omission KRB
Celestial excels all 92 And thus we saw the glory of the celestial, which excels in all things—where God, even the Father, reigns upon his throne forever and ever;   and thus we saw the glory of the Celestial which exceleth<s> in all things where God even the father reigneth upon his throne forever and ever—   And thus we saw the glory of the celestial, which excels in all things, where God, even the Father, reigns upon his throne forever and ever:   Purple: change canceled KRB
Purple:
change not implemented
93 Before whose throne all things bow in humble reverence, and give him glory forever and ever.   before his <whose> throne all things bow in humble reverence and giveth <him> glory forever and ever,   before whose throne all things bow in humble reverence and give him glory forever and ever.   Purple: change canceled KRB
94 They who dwell in his presence are the church of the Firstborn; and they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, having received of his fulness and of his grace;   they who dwell in his presence are the church of the first born and they see as they are seen and know as they are known having received of his fulness and of his grace   They who dwell in his presence are the church of the first born; and they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, having received of his fulness and of his grace;    
95 And he makes them equal in power, and in might, and in dominion.   and he maketh them equal in power—and in might and in dominion.   and he makes them equal in power, and in might, and in dominion.   Purple: change canceled KRB
96 And the glory of the celestial is one, even as the glory of the sun is one.   and the glory of the celestial is one even as the glory of the son [sun] is one,   And the glory of the celestial is one, even as the glory of the sun is one.    
97 And the glory of the terrestrial is one, even as the glory of the moon is one.   and the glory of the Terestrial is one even as the glory of the of the moon is one.   And the glory of the terrestrial is one, even as the glory of the moon is one.   Orange: error canceled
Telestial like stars 98 And the glory of the telestial is one, even as the glory of the stars is one; for as one star differs from another star in glory, even so differs one from another in glory in the telestial world;   and the glory of the Telestial is one even as the glory of the stars is <are> one for as one star differ<s>eth from another star in glory, even so differ<s>eth one from another in glory in the Telestial world   And the glory of the telestial is one, even as the glory of the stars is one for as one star differs from another star in glory, even so differs one from another in glory in the telestial world:   Blue: canceled
Purple: change canceled KRB
Purple: change ignored EMS
99 For these are they who are of Paul, and of Apollos, and of Cephas.   for these are they who are of Paul, and of Apolus and of cephus   for these are they who are of Paul, and of Apollos, and of Cephas:    
100 These are they who say they are some of one and some of another—some of Christ and some of John, and some of Moses, and some of Elias, and some of Esaias, and some of Isaiah, and some of Enoch;   these are they who say they are some of one and some of another some of Christ & some of John and some of Moses and some of Elias and some of Esaias [9] and some of Isaiah and some of Enoch   these are they who say they are some of one and some of another; some of Christ; and some of John; and some of Moses; and some of Elias; and some of Esaias; and some of Isaiah; and some of Enoch,    
Receive not the gospel 101 But received not the gospel, neither the testimony of Jesus, neither the prophets, neither the everlasting covenant.   but received not the gospel neither the testamony of Jesus neither the prophets neither the everlasting covenants   but received not the gospel; neither the testimony of Jesus; neither the prophets: neither the everlasting covenant;    
Refuse to gather 102 Last of all, these all are they who will not be gathered with the saints, to be caught up into {3} the church of the Firstborn, and received into the cloud.   last of all these <all> are they who will not be gathered with the saints to be caught up unto the church of the first born and received into the cloud   last of all, these all are they who will not be gathered with the saints, to be caught up unto the church of the first born, and received into the cloud:    
Liars, sorcerers, adulterers, etc. 103 These are they who are liars, and sorcerers, and adulterers, and whoremongers, and whosoever loves and makes a lie.   these are they who are liars and sorsers and adu<l>terers and whoremongers and whosoever love<s>eth and make<s>eth a lie   these are they who are liars, and sorcerers, and adulterers, and whoremongers, and whosoever loves and makes a lie:   Purple: change canceled KRB
Earthly punishment 104 These are they who suffer the wrath of God on earth.   these are they who suffer the wrath of God on the earth.   these are they who suffer the wrath of God on earth:   Purple: change not implemented
Eternal fire 105 These are they who suffer the vengeance of eternal fire.   these are they who suffer the vengence of eternal fire.   these are they who suffer the vengeance of eternal fire:    
In hell until the end 106 These are they who are cast down to hell and suffer the wrath of Almighty God, until the fulness of times, when Christ shall have subdued all enemies under his feet, and shall have perfected his work;   these are they who are cast down to hell and suffer the wrath of Almighty God untill the fulness of times when christ shall have subdued all enemies under his feet and shall have perfected his work   these are they who are cast down to hell and suffer the wrath of Almighty God until the fulness of times, when Christ shall have subdued all enemies under his feet, and shall have perfected his work,    
When Christ's work is finished 107 When he shall deliver up the kingdom, and present it unto the Father, spotless, saying: I have overcome and have trodden the wine-press alone, even the wine-press of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God.   when he shall deliver up the kingdom and present it unto the father spotless saying I have overcome and have troden the winepress alone even the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God   when he shall deliver up the kingdom and present it unto the Father spotless, saying: I have overcome and have trodden the wine-press alone, even the wine-press of the fierceness of the wrath of Almighty God:    
And he is crowned 108 Then shall he be crowned with the crown of his glory, to sit on the throne of his power to reign forever and ever.   then shall he be crowned with the crown of his glory to sit on the throne of his power to reign for ever and ever,   then shall he be crowned with the crown of his glory, to sit on the throne of his power to reign for ever and ever.    
Innumerable members of telestial world 109 But behold, and lo, we saw the glory and the inhabitants of the telestial world, that they were as innumerable as the stars in the firmament of heaven, or as the sand upon the seashore;   but behold and lo we saw the glory <and the inhabitants> of the Telestial world that they were in number as innumerable as the stars in the firmament of heaven, or as the sand upon the sea shore   But behold and lo, we saw the glory and the inhabitants of the telestial world, that they were as innumerable  as the stars in the firmament of heaven, or as the sand upon the sea shore,   Purple: change not implemented
110 And heard the voice of the Lord saying: These all shall bow the knee, and every tongue shall confess to him who sits upon the throne forever and ever;   and herd the voice of the Lord saying these all shall bow the knee and evry tongue shall confess to him who sitteth upon the throne for ever and ever   and heard the voice of the Lord saying: These all shall bow the knee, and every tongue shall confess to him who sits  upon the throne forever and ever:   Purple: change ignored KRB
Judged by works 111 For they shall be judged according to their works, and every man shall receive according to his own works, his own dominion, in the mansions which are prepared;   for they shall be judged according to their works, and every man shall receive according to his own works, and his own dominion in the mansions which are prepared,   for they shall be judged according to their works; and every man shall receive according to his own works, and his own dominion, in the mansions which are prepared,   Red: added EMS
Never get to be with God or Christ 112 And they shall be servants of the Most High; but where God and Christ dwell they cannot come, worlds without end.   <and> they shall be servants of the most high but where God and christ dwel[l]s they cannot come worlds without end   and they shall be servants of the Most High, but where God and Christ dwell  they cannot come, worlds without end.   Purple: change not implemented
End of vision 113 This is the end of the vision which we saw, which we were commanded to write while we were yet in the Spirit.   this is the end of the vision which we saw which we were commanded to write while we were yet in the spirit,   This is the end of the vision which we saw, which we were commanded to write while we were yet in the Spirit.    
Showed us many things 114 But great and marvelous are the works of the Lord, and the mysteries of his kingdom which he showed unto us, which surpass all understanding in glory, and in might, and in dominion;   [10] But great and marvelous are the works of the Lord and the mistries of his kingdom which he shewed unto us which surpasse<s>th all understanding in glory and <in> might and in dominion   But great and marvellous are the works of the Lord, and the mysteries of his kingdom which he showed unto us, which surpass all understanding in glory, and in might, and in dominion, 8 Purple: change ignored KRB
Purple: change canceled KRB
Commanded not to write 115 Which he commanded us we should not write while we were yet in the Spirit, and are not lawful for man to utter;   which he commanded us we should not write while we were yet in the spirit and are not lawful for man to utter   which he commanded us we should not write while, we were yet in the Spirit, and are not lawful for man to utter;    
Only to be seen and understood by the Spirit 116 Neither is man capable to make them known, for they are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify themselves before him;   neither is man capable to make them known for they are only to be seen and understood by the power of the holy ghost <Spirit> which God bestows on those who love him and purifies themselves before him   neither is man capable to make them known, for they are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him and purify themselves before him;   Purple: change not implemented
117 To whom he grants this privilege of seeing and knowing for themselves;   to whom he grants the privalege of seeing and knowing for themselves   to whom he grants this privilege of seeing and knowing for themselves;   Purple: change not implemented
118 That through the power and manifestation of the Spirit, while in the flesh, they may be able to bear his presence in the world of glory.   that through the power and manifestation of the spirit while in the flesh they may be able to bear his presence in the world of glory   that through the power and manifestation of the Spirit, while in the flesh, they may be able to bear his presence in the world of glory.    
119 And to God and the Lamb be glory, and honor, and dominion forever and ever. Amen.   and to God and the Lamb be glory and honor and dominion forver and ever Amen   And to God and the Lamb be glory, and honor, and dominion forever and ever.— Amen.    
       

Sidney Rigdon
Joseph Smith Jr

       
 
 
    Which version came first?    
    The versions in the Evening and Morning Star (first column) and in the Kirtland Revelations Book (second column) were produced the same year (1832). The Star was published in July, but we don't know the month or day that the KRB version was written. Both versions are copies, so regardless of which was produced first, we don't know which is closer to the "original."    
    But by comparing the changes, can we tell whether the EMS or KRB is closer to the 1835 D&C? This might suggest an evolution from the "earliest" to the "middle" to the final (D&C) version.    
    Priority of KRB    
    There are 31 instances in which Star and D&C agree against KRB, suggesting the Star is closer to the D&C, and KRB is therefore earlier. These instances are in purple except one occurrence of a word present in Star and D&C but missing in KRB. Roughly 40% (12) of these occur in the first 47% (56) of the revelation; 60% (19) occur in the last 43%.    
    In 1 instance KRB omits a word (he) that is present in the Star and is also omitted in the D&C. There is also 1 instance of unto in Star given as to in the KRB and D&C. These are in blue in the KRB (second column).    
         
    Note: Green/Red favors EMS; Purple favors KRB    
         
    Priority of EMS    
    Twenty-two times KRB strikes out text consistent with the Star and inserts new text which is also present in the D&C. All occur in the first 40% (48) of verses.    
         
                 
                 
                 

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