1–3, Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson are called to preach to the Lamanites and to accompany Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun.; 4–5, They are to pray for an understanding of the scriptures.

1 - And now concerning my servant Parley P. Pratt, behold, I say unto him that as I live I will that he shall declare my gospel and learn of me, and be meek and lowly of heart.

2 - And that which I have appointed unto him is that he shall go with my servants, Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun., into the wilderness among the Lamanites.

3 - And Ziba Peterson also shall go with them; and I myself will go with them and be in their midst ; and I am their advocate with the Father, and nothing shall prevail against them.

4 - And they shall give heed to that which is written, and pretend to no other revelation ; and they shall pray always that I may unfold the same to their understanding.

5 - And they shall give heed unto these words and trifle not, and I will bless them. Amen.