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Doctrine and Covenants 2

0 witnesses of Christ here, and 2 further echoes from the reading.

Second Coming

Behold, I will reveal unto you the Priesthood, by the hand of Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. Doctrine and Covenants 2:1

Moroni, speaking the Lord's words, promises that Elijah will bring priesthood keys before the Lord's Second Coming, the "great and dreadful day."

A readingProphecy or typeA prophecy of Hima messenger speaking for Him
  • quotes Malachi 4:5-6 — Moroni's rendering of Malachi's promise of Elijah.
  • fulfilled by D&C 110:13-16 — Elijah appears in the Kirtland Temple and says the great and dreadful day is near.
  • a parallel account in Joseph Smith—History 1:38-39 — Same words recorded in Joseph's history.

Second Coming

If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming. Doctrine and Covenants 2:3

"His coming" is the Lord's return. Without families sealed by Elijah's keys, the purpose of the earth would be lost when He comes.

A readingProphecy or typeA pronoun that refers to Hima messenger speaking for Him
  • quotes Malachi 4:6 — Malachi: "lest I come and smite the earth with a curse."