13a But, behold, I say unto you, that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world, through mine Only Begotten; wherefore they can not sin, for power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable before me;
13b for it is given unto them even as I will, according to mine own pleasure, that great things may be required at the hand of their fathers.
14a And again I say unto you, that whoso having knowledge, have I not commanded to repent?
14b and he that hath no understanding, it remaineth in me to do according as it is written.
14c And now, I declare no more unto you at this time. Amen.
DC 29 Intro: SECTION 29
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.
1a Behold, I say unto you, David, that you have feared man and have not relied on me for strength, as you ought;
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;
1c wherefore, you are left to inquire for yourself, at my hand, and ponder upon the things which you have received.
1d And your home shall be at your father's house, until I give unto you further commandments.
1e And you shall attend to the ministry in the church, and before the world, and in the regions round about. Amen.
