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Section 9
1–6, Other ancient records are yet to be translated; 7–14, The Book of Mormon is translated by study and by spiritual confirmation.
1. Behold, I say unto you, my son, that because you did not
translate according to that which you desired of me, and did commence again to
write for my servant, Joseph Smith, Jun., even so I would that ye should continue until you have finished this record, which I have entrusted unto him.
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2. And then, behold,
other
records have I, that I will give unto you power that you may assist to
translate.
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3. Be patient, my son, for it is
wisdom in me, and it is not expedient that you should translate at this present time.
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4. Behold, the work which you are called to do is to
write for my servant Joseph.
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5. And, behold, it is because that you did not continue as you commenced, when you began to translate, that I have taken away this privilege from you.
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6. Do not
murmur, my son, for it is wisdom in me that I have dealt with you after this manner.
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7. Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me.
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8. But, behold, I say unto you, that you must
study it out in your
mind; then you must
ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your
bosom shall
burn within you; therefore, you shall
feel that it is right.
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9. But if it be not right you shall have no such feelings, but you shall have a
stupor of thought that shall cause you to forget the thing which is wrong; therefore, you cannot write that which is
sacred save it be given you from me.
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10. Now, if you had known this you could have
translated; nevertheless, it is not expedient that you should translate now.
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11. Behold, it was expedient when you commenced; but you
feared, and the time is past, and it is not expedient now;
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12. For, do you not behold that I have
given unto my servant
Joseph sufficient strength, whereby it is made up? And neither of you have I condemned.
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13. Do this thing which I have commanded you, and you shall
prosper. Be faithful, and yield to no
temptation.
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14. Stand fast in the
work wherewith I have
called you, and a hair of your head shall not be lost, and you shall be
lifted up at the last day. Amen.
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2a. An allusion to additional translation activity, i.e., the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible and the Book of Abraham, in which Oliver Cowdery assisted as a scribe. See also BD Joseph Smith Translation.
2a. An allusion to additional translation activity, i.e., the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible and the Book of Abraham, in which Oliver Cowdery assisted as a scribe. See also .
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