2 Nephi 4:19-25

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19 And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.

20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep.

21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh.

22 He hath confounded mine enemies, unto the causing of them to quake before me.

23 Behold, he hath heard my cry by day, and he hath given me knowledge by visions in the night-time.

24 And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before him; yea, my voice have I sent up on high; and angels came down and ministered unto me.

25 And upon the wings of his Spirit hath my body been carried away upon exceedingly high mountains. And mine eyes have beheld great things, yea, even too great for man; therefore I was bidden that I should not write them.

Quotes for Discussion

What promised blessings come to those who trust in the Lord?

God will support them (v. 20).

He will lead them through their afflictions (v. 20).

He will preserve them (v. 20).

He will fill them with love (v. 21).

He will confound their enemies (v. 22).

He will hear their prayers (v. 23).

He will give them knowledge (v. 23).

Angels could administer to them (v. 24).

He can bless them with visions (v. 25).

Brian D. Garner, Search These Things Diligently, p. 55

“I should not write them”

All who have been entrusted with a “high mountain” or temple experience have been given knowledge that they are not at liberty to share. There are many sacred truths revealed to those worthy and ready to receive them that are “not lawful for man to utter; neither is man capable to make them known, for they are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify themselves before him.”

Millet & McConkie, BOM Commentary, 1:217