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Moroni 2


Chapter 2

Jesus gave the twelve Nephite disciples power to confer the gift of the Holy Ghost. About A.D. 401–421.

The words of Christ, which he spake unto his disciples, the twelve whom he had chosen, as he laid his hands upon them—

And he called them by name, saying: Ye shall call on the Father in my name, in mighty prayer; and after ye have done this ye shall have power that to him upon whom ye shall lay your hands, ye shall give the Holy Ghost; and in my name shall ye give it, for thus do mine apostles.

Now Christ spake these words unto them at the time of his first appearing; and the multitude heard it not, but the disciples heard it; and on as many as they laid their hands, fell the Holy Ghost.

      • B.C. (noun)

        Before the birth of Christ.

      • Apostle (proper noun)

        One of twelve leaders chosen by Jesus Christ during His ministry in Jerusalem to guide His Church.

      • as many as (adjective phrase)

        All; each of.

      • chosen (adjective)

        Selected by God to serve in a certain way or to receive certain blessings.

      • Christ (noun)

        A title for Jesus Christ. The titles Christ and Messiah both mean a king or priest sent by God to save the world.

      • twelve disciples, twelve ministers (proper noun)

        One of twelve leaders chosen by Jesus Christ to guide His Church in ancient America.

      • Father (proper noun)

        God the Father. He created all life and is the Father of our spirits. He rules all things and is just, righteous, merciful, and loving. He is the father of Jesus Christ.

      • for (conjunction)

        Because; because you see.

      • Holy Ghost (proper noun)

        The Holy Ghost, also known as the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of the Lord. He is a divine spirit, one in purpose with God the Father and Jesus Christ. He speaks to our hearts and testifies of truth.

      • in my name (adverb phrase)

        With faith in me; while following my teachings.

      • in my name (adverb phrase)

        By someone with my authority; by someone acting for me.

      • mighty (adverb)

        Fervent; intense.

      • multitude (noun)

        Crowd.

      • mine (pronoun, archaic)

        My.

      • shall, should (verb)

        Will, would.

      • spake (verb, archaic)

        Said.

      • spake (verb, archaic)

        Spoke.

      • thus (adverb)

        In this way.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • word (noun)

        Message; teachings.

      • ye (pronoun, archaic)

        You.