Jesus Was Rejected by Most of His Own People during His Mortal Ministry John 1:11 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “Jesus had come unto His own, and His own received Him not! [see John 1:11]. The leaders of the people rejected His words [...]
Who Is Elias, and Who Is “That Prophet”? Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:20–24 20 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him; Who art thou? 21 And he confessed, and denied not that he was Elias; but confessed, saying; I am not the Christ. [...]
“No Man Hath Seen God at Any Time”—a Mistranslation Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:19 19 And no man hath seen God at any time, except he hath borne record of the Son; for except it is through him no man can be saved. President Joseph Fielding Smith wrote: “There are too many passages [in the [...]
Sons and Daughters of Jesus Christ John 1:12 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name . . . Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “John tells us that the Lord Jesus, who came in time’s meridian unto [...]
Christ Is the Word of God John 1:1–3, 14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. . [...]