Revelation given to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr., and John Whitmer through Joseph Smith, Jr., September 1830 at Fayette, New York. It was received at the close of the second conference of the church. The Hiram Page "peepstone" difficulty (see Section 27) was in the background of the message to David Whitmer.
[Sec 29:1a] Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength, as you ought;
[Sec 29:1b] but your mind has been on the things of the earth more than on the things of me, your Maker, and the ministry whereunto you have been called; and you have not given heed unto my Spirit, and to those who were set over you, but have been persuaded by those whom I have not commanded;
[Sec 29:1c] wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself, at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received.
[Sec 29:1d] And your home shall be at your father's house, until I give unto you further commandments.
[Sec 29:1e] And you shall attend to the ministry in the church, and before the world, and in the regions round about. Amen.
[Sec 29:2a] Behold, I say unto you, Peter, that you shall take your journey with your brother, Oliver, for the time has come, that it is expedient in me, that you shall open your mouth to declare my gospel;
[Sec 29:2b] therefore, fear not but give heed unto the words and advice of your brother, which he shall give you.
[Sec 29:2c] And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer, and faith, for his and your deliverance; for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites;
[Sec 29:2d] and none have I appointed to be his counselor, over him, in the church, concerning church matters, except it is his brother Joseph Smith, Jr.
[Sec 29:2e] Wherefore, give heed unto these things, and be diligent in keeping my commandments, and you shall be blessed unto eternal life. Amen.
[Sec 29:3a] Behold, I say unto you, my servant John, that thou shalt commence from this time forth to proclaim my gospel, as with the voice of a trump.
[Sec 29:3b] And your labor shall be at your brother Philip Burroughs', and in that region round about; yea, wherever you can be heard, until I command you to go from hence.
[Sec 29:3c] And your whole labor shall be in Zion, with all your soul, from henceforth; yea, you shall ever open your mouth in my cause, not fearing what man can do, for I am with you. Amen.