“Beholding of Angels and Ministering Spirits”

Brant Gardner

Reference: The model in 1 Corinthians 12:10 uses the phrase “discerning of spirits,” here expanded with “beholding of angels and ministering spirits.” In the Pauline statement, it could refer to discerning an individual’s spirit, but the Book of Mormon transforms it into an ability to behold angels. Certainly in Moroni’s experience, this greater specificity would be warranted, for he has already spoken of ministering angels (Moro. 7:22).

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 6

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