In a
revelation dated 9 Feb 1831, we have an early use of Jas 1:5, the text that was
instrumental in Joseph Smith seeking an answer in prayer that led to the First
Vision:
Therefore, he that lacketh wisdom, let him
ask of me, and I will give him liberally and upbraid him not. (D&C 42:68)
Compare with
KJV Jas 1:5:
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of
God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be
given him.
It is
interesting that we have a very early use of this text, pre-dating the 1832
First Vision account, as well as the 1838 account where this text is given a
privileged position in Joseph Smith's recounting what led up to his theophany.
