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[Kirtland
D&C 92, LDS D&C 91]
While
working on the revision of the Holy Scriptures, Joseph Smith, Jr.,
came to the books of the Apocrypha. He inquired of the Lord whether
these should be included in the revision and was given the following
instruction. The revelation was received March 9, 1833, at Kirtland,
Ohio.
1a.
Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you, concerning the Apocrypha,
1b.
There are many things contained therein that are true, and it is
mostly translated correctly; there are many things contained therein
that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men.
1c.
Verily I say unto you, that it is not needful that the Apocrypha
should be translated.
1d.
Therefore, whoso readeth it let him understand, for the Spirit
manifesteth truth; and whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall
obtain benefit therefrom; and whoso receiveth not by the Spirit, can
not be benefited; therefore, it is not needful that it should be
translated. Amen.
