"It is expedient that"

1. 2 Ne. 9: 5
     5 Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.
2. Jarom 1: 3
     3 Behold, it is expedient that much should be done among this people, because of the hardness of their hearts, and the deafness of their ears, and the blindness of their minds, and the stiffness of their necks; nevertheless, God is exceedingly merciful unto them, and has not as yet swept them off from the face of the land.
3. Mosiah 4: 27
     27 And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore, all things must be done in order.
4. Mosiah 13: 27
     27 And now ye have said that salvation cometh by the law of Moses. I say unto you that it is expedient that ye should keep the law of Moses as yet; but I say unto you, that the time shall come when it shall no more be expedient to keep the law of Moses.
5. Mosiah 23: 7
     7 But he said unto them: Behold, it is not expedient that we should have a king; for thus saith the Lord: Ye shall not esteem one flesh above another, or one man shall not think himself above another; therefore I say unto you it is not expedient that ye should have a king.
6. Mosiah 28: 19
     19 And this account shall be written hereafter; for behold, it is expedient that all people should know the things which are written in this account.
7. Mosiah 29: 16, 24
     16 Now I say unto you, that because all men are not just it is not expedient that ye should have a king or kings to rule over you.
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     24 And now behold I say unto you, it is not expedient that such abominations should come upon you.
8. Alma 20: 18
     18 And again, it is expedient that thou shouldst forbear; for if thou shouldst slay thy son, he being an innocent man, his blood would cry from the ground to the Lord his God, for vengeance to come upon thee; and perhaps thou wouldst lose thy soul.
9. Alma 34: 9-10, 13
     9 For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made.
     10 For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither of any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice.
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     13 Therefore, it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice, and then shall there be, or it is expedient there should be, a stop to the shedding of blood; then shall the law of Moses be fulfilled; yea, it shall be all fulfilled, every jot and tittle, and none shall have passed away.
10. 3 Ne. 18: 35
      35 And now I go unto the Father, because it is expedient that I should go unto the Father for your sakes.
11. D&C 9: 3, 10
      3 Be patient, my son, for it is wisdom in me, and it is not expedient that you should translate at this present time.
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      10 Now, if you had known this you could have translated; nevertheless, it is not expedient that you should translate now.
12. D&C 20: 75
      75 It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus;
13. D&C 42: 57
      57 And it is expedient that thou shouldst hold thy peace concerning them, and not teach them until ye have received them in full.
14. D&C 61: 7
      7 Wherefore, it is expedient that my servant Sidney Gilbert and my servant William W. Phelps be in haste upon their errand and mission.
15. D&C 78: 8
      8 And now, verily thus saith the Lord, it is expedient that all things be done unto my glory, by you who are joined together in this order;
16. D&C 84: 77, 103
      77 And again I say unto you, my friends, for from henceforth I shall call you friends, it is expedient that I give unto you this commandment, that ye become even as my friends in days when I was with them, traveling to preach the gospel in my power;
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      103 And again, verily, verily, I say unto you, it is expedient that every man who goes forth to proclaim mine everlasting gospel, that inasmuch as they have families, and receive money by gift, that they should send it unto them or make use of it for their benefit, as the Lord shall direct them, for thus it seemeth me good.
17. D&C 99: 6
      6 And now, verily I say unto you, that it is not expedient that you should go until your children are provided for, and sent up kindly unto the bishop of Zion.
18. D&C 104: 13
      13 For it is expedient that I, the Lord, should make every man accountable, as a steward over earthly blessings, which I have made and prepared for my creatures.
19. D&C 111: 3
      3 Therefore, it is expedient that you should form acquaintance with men in this city, as you shall be led, and as it shall be given you.