Prophet Commentary by Verse

The Prophet Commentary by Verse tool brings together insights from Latter-day Saint prophets and apostles across nearly two centuries of Church history. Rather than studying the scriptures in isolation, this tool shows how Church leaders have interpreted, applied, and taught specific verses in various conference talks, written works, and formal doctrinal statements. Whether you are studying Genesis or Abraham, John or the Book of Mormon, you can see how the prophets have understood and developed doctrine from these passages.

The quotes in this tool span from Joseph Smith to Russell M. Nelson, including every president of the Church as well as prominent apostles such as Neal A. Maxwell, Bruce R. McConkie, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, and others. Each quote is indexed to a specific scripture, complete with the speaker's name, their title at the time, the year, and the source. This allows you to understand not only what the prophets taught, but also the context and timeframe of their teachings.

The tool is organized by scripture reference, making it easy to find commentary on the verse you are studying. You can filter by volume of scripture—Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, or Pearl of Great Price—to focus on a particular set of texts. You can also search by speaker name to see what a particular prophet or apostle has taught across multiple verses, or search by keyword to find quotes related to a theme or doctrine of interest.

For Latter-day Saints engaged in personal or family scripture study, this tool deepens understanding by connecting your individual study to the broader witness of the living prophets and apostles. For those preparing lessons, talks, or devotionals, it provides ready-to-use quotes and insights. For students of Church history and doctrine, it offers a window into how the Church's understanding of scripture has developed and been refined through the voices of different leaders.