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Doctrine and Covenants 40

0 witnesses of Christ here, and 1 further echo from the reading.

The parable of the sower, lived out

Behold, verily I say unto you, that the heart of my servant James Covel was right before me, for he covenanted with me that he would obey my word. Doctrine and Covenants 40:1–2

The Lord describes James Covel with the words of His own parable of the sower. The seed was received with joy but was choked by persecution and the cares of the world.

A readingEchoAn echo of Him
  • alludes to Matthew 13:20-22 — Received the word with joy... when persecution ariseth... the care of this world choke the word.
  • alludes to Mark 4:16-19 — Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word.
  • the same event in D&C 39:9 — Covel had rejected the Lord many times because of pride and the cares of the world.