40+ Book Of Mormon Quotes From The Sacred Latter Day Saint Text

Devangana Rathore
Dec 12, 2023 By Devangana Rathore
Originally Published on Feb 25, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Quotes about the Word of God, Holy Ghost, and Faith in Christ feature prominently in the Book of Mormon.

The real intent of the scriptures was so that the people who follow Christianity may know the truth of Christ and Jesus. If you are interested in quotes used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Book of Mormon, then do look into Torah quotes and worship quotes.

Quotes Used By The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints uses the Book of Mormon, which is a later text in Christianity. It contains texts from saints in America from 2200 BC to AD 421.

The Book of Mormon is most popularly used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and considers itself to be the original church that had been put in place by Jesus Christ.

The name Mormon comes from the angel of Moroni - who had featured in the dream of Joseph Smith - the founder of the church. Read on for some of the best quotes in the Book of Mormon.

1. “And what is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal, and this because the faith ye may put in him, and the promise ye may make him.”

-Book of Mormon.

2. “Now behold, it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan of happiness.”

-Book of Mormon.

3. "Believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.”

-Book of Mormon.

4. “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; for the feet of those who are in the east shall be established; and break forth into singing, O mountains; for they shall be smitten no more; for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”

-Book of Mormon.

5.

“Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfill all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets.”

-Book of Mormon.

6. “But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.”

-Book of Mormon.

7. “And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.”

-Book of Mormon.

8. “Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.”

-Book of Mormon.

9. “For my soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding.”

-Book of Mormon.

10. “Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever.”

-Book of Mormon.

11. "And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.”

-Book of Mormon.

12. “Wherefore, ye may also have hope, and be partakers of the gift, if ye will but have faith.”

-Book of Mormon.

13. "The Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.”

-Book of Mormon.

14. “And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light."

-Book of Mormon.

Quotes About The Word Of God

 

The Church believes that the Word of God is truly represented in the Book of Mormon since it is a representation of the true church set up by Jesus Christ.

Below are some of the most famous quotes by the book of Mormon, such as the one which has been considered the "Keystone of our religion". As such, even if you are not someone who is religious, the Book of Mormon can help you explore your spirituality and step into the world of religion.

Read on for some of the more famous quotes in the Book of Mormon.

15. “And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.”

-Book of Mormon.

16. “Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.”

-Book of Mormon.

17. “And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.”

-Book of Mormon.

18. “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.”

-Book of Mormon.

19. “And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”

-Book of Mormon.

20. "Wherefore, be faithful: stand in the office which I have appointed unto you; succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down and strengthen the feeble knees."

-Book of Mormon.

21. “But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen.”

-Book of Mormon.

22. "And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."

-Book of Mormon.

23. “The spirit and the body shall be reunited again in its perfect form.”

-Book of Mormon.

24. “And now I will ease your mind somewhat on this subject. Behold, you marvel why these things should be known so long beforehand. Behold, I say unto you, is not a soul at this time as precious unto God as a soul will be at the time of his coming?”

-Book of Mormon.

25. "Believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend.”

-Book of Mormon.

26. “Behold, hath the Lord commanded any that they should not partake of his goodness? Behold I say unto you, Nay; but all men are privileged the one like unto the other, and none are forbidden.”

-Book of Mormon.

27. “And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest."

-Book of Mormon.

Quotes About Faith In Christ

Faith in Christ has been often called the "keystone of our religion" for those of Christian faith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the primary practicer of the Book of Mormon alongside the Bible itself.

The Church was founded by Joseph Smith in New York and continues to this day as the Latter Day Saints movement, with its headquarters in Utah, Salt Lake City.

It was particularly well known in America, not just because of its origin in the USA, but also because the Book of Mormon focuses on Saints in America. Read on for some of the quotes about faith in Christ and how Christ's word for his followers.

28. “Therefore they did watch over their people, and did nourish them with things pertaining to righteousness.”

-Book of Mormon.

29. “Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”

-Book of Mormon.

30. “Whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.”

-Book of Mormon.

31. "And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.”

-Book of Mormon.

32. “For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round."

-Book of Mormon.

33. “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.”

-Book of Mormon.

34. “The Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.”

-Book of Mormon.

35. “Be thou an example.”

-Book of Mormon.

36. “For I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my spirit shall be in your hearts and mine angels round about you, to bear you up."

-Book of Mormon.

37. “And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength."

-Book of Mormon.

38. “The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.”

-Book of Mormon.

39. “Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God? Know ye not that he hath all power, and at his great command the earth shall be rolled together as a scroll?”

-Book of Mormon.

40. “For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction."

-Book of Mormon.

41. “And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God."

-Book of Mormon.

42. “And now, Jacob, I speak unto you: Thou art my first-born in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren.”

-Book of Mormon.

43.

“Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.”

-Book of Mormon.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Book Of Mormon Quotes then why not take a look at Easter Bible quotes, or Christian quotes about faith.

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Written by Devangana Rathore

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Language, Master of Philosophy

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Devangana RathoreBachelor of Arts specializing in English Language, Master of Philosophy

Devangana is a highly accomplished content writer and a deep thinker with a Master's degree in Philosophy from Trinity College, Dublin. With a wealth of experience in copywriting, she has worked with The Career Coach in Dublin and is constantly looking to enhance her skills through online courses from some of the world's leading universities. Devangana has a strong background in computer science and is also an accomplished editor and social media manager. Her leadership skills were honed during her time as the literacy society president and student president at the University of Delhi.

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