D&C 134:8 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

D&C 134:8

8 We believe that the commission of crime should be ^apunished according to the nature of the offense; that murder, treason, robbery, theft, and the breach of the general peace, in all respects, should be punished according to their criminality and their tendency to evil among men, by the laws of that government in which the offense is committed; and for the public ^bpeace and tranquility all men should step forward and use their ability in bringing ^coffenders against good laws to punishment.

Footnotes ?

a Alma 1:14 (11 -18)

14 Therefore thou art condemned to die, according to the law which has been given us by Mosiah, our last king; and it has been acknowledged by this people; therefore this people must abide by the law.

a D&C 42:84 (84-87)

84 And if a man or woman shall rob, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of the land.

b TG Peace

c Ex. 18:22 (17-26)

22 And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.

c TG Offenses

Incoming Footnotes ?

Gen. 4:13a

13 And Cain said unto the Lord, ^aMy punishment is greater than I can bear.

Citation ?

Joseph B. Wirthlin, GC, Apr. 1992 (D&C 134:1-12)

Citation - Bible Dictionary ?

Word Frequency ?


This Verse	Nearby Verses		This Chapter

believe 18		D&C 134:1-12
all 17		D&C 134:5-136:2
men 16		D&C 134:4-135:7
laws 14		D&C 134:1-11
as 8		D&C 134:2-9
such 8		D&C 134:5-12
religious 7		D&C 134:4-10
right 6		D&C 134:7-12
not 4		D&C 134:7-10
peace 3		D&C 134:6-8
citizens 3		D&C 134:7-9
according 3		D&C 134:8-10
government 2		D&C 134:8-9

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