All things bear record · Doctrine and Covenants
3 witnesses of Christ here, and 2 further echoes from the reading.
Behold, verily I say unto you, go from them only for a little time, and declare my word, and I will prepare a place for them. Doctrine and Covenants 31:6
Christ promises to care for Thomas's family while he serves, in words that echo His promise to prepare a place for His disciples.
Pray always, lest you enter into temptation and lose your reward. Doctrine and Covenants 31:12
The Savior repeats the counsel He gave in Gethsemane and among the Nephites to pray always against temptation.
Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One
Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you. These words are not of man nor of men, but of me, even Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, by the will of the Father. Amen. Doctrine and Covenants 31:13
The Savior signs this revelation with His own name, testifying that the words come from Him.
How we know: the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him
Redeemer — the One who buys us back from sin and death
Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you. These words are not of man nor of men, but of me, even Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, by the will of the Father. Amen. Doctrine and Covenants 31:13
Christ is Thomas's Redeemer, and He speaks in harmony with His Father's will.
How we know: the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him
Be faithful unto the end, and lo, I am with you. These words are not of man nor of men, but of me, even Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, by the will of the Father. Amen. Doctrine and Covenants 31:13
Christ promises His abiding presence to the missionary who endures.
How we know: the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him