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Doctrine and Covenants 9

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

Resurrection (Emmaus witness)

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. Doctrine and Covenants 9:8

The Lord describes His confirming witness as a burning in the heart, like the two disciples who felt their hearts burn as the risen Jesus talked with them.

A readingEchoAn echo of Him
  • alludes to Luke 24:32 — "Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way?"

Resurrection (lifted up at the last day)

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. Doctrine and Covenants 9:14

Christ repeats His mortal promise that not a hair will perish, and promises Oliver he will be raised and exalted at the last day.

A readingExplicitHe speaks in the first person
  • alludes to Luke 21:18 — "There shall not an hair of your head perish."
  • alludes to 3 Nephi 27:22 — "I will lift you up at the last day."
  • the same title in D&C 5:35 — Same promise to Joseph Smith.