--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What though some suffer and die, what…" description: "\"“What though some suffer and die, what though they lay down their lives for the testimony of Jesus and the hope of eternal life--so be it--all these th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d57/bruce-r-mcconkie-10372_bible_what-though-some-suffer-and-die-what-tho_657840.jpg" --- # What though some suffer and die, what though they lay down… ![“What though some suffer and die, what though they lay down their lives for the testimony of Jesus and the hope of eternal life--so be it--all these things have prevailed from Adam's day to ours. They are all part of the eternal plan; and those who give their "all" in the gospel cause shall receive…” quote by Bruce R. McConkie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d57/bruce-r-mcconkie-10372_bible_what-though-some-suffer-and-die-what-tho_657840.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d57/bruce-r-mcconkie-10372_bible_what-though-some-suffer-and-die-what-tho_657840.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d57/bruce-r-mcconkie-10372_bible_what-though-some-suffer-and-die-what-tho_657840.jpg) > ““What though some suffer and die, what though they lay down their lives for the testimony of Jesus and the hope of eternal life--so be it--all these things have prevailed from Adam's day to ours. They are all part of the eternal plan; and those who give their "all" in the gospel cause shall receive the Lord's "all" in the mansions which are prepared. . . . We have yet to gain that full knowledge and understanding of the doctrines of salvation and the mysteries of the kingdom that were possessed by many of the ancient Saints. O that we knew what Enoch and his people knew! Or that we had the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon, as did certain of the Jaredites and Nephites! How can we ever gain these added truths until we believe in full what the Lord has already given us in the Book of Mormon, in the Doctrine and Covenants, and in the inspired changes made by Joseph Smith in the Bible? Will the Lord give us the full and revealed account of the creation as long as we believe in the theories of evolution? Will he give us more guidance in governmental affairs as long as we choose socialistic ways which lead to the overthrow of freedom? We have yet to attain that degree of obedience and personal righteousness which will give us faith like the ancients: faith to multiply miracles, move mountains, and put at defiance the armies of nations; faith to quench the violence of fire, divide seas and stop the mouths of lions; faith to break every band and to stand in the presence of God. Faith comes in degrees. Until we gain faith to heal the sick, how can we ever expect to move mountains and divide seas? We have yet to receive such an outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord in our lives that we shall all see eye to eye in all things, that every man will esteem his brother as himself, that there will be no poor among us, and that all men seeing our good works will be led to glorify our Father who is in heaven. Until we live the law of tithing how can we expect to live the law of consecration? As long as we disagree as to the simple and easy doctrines of salvation, how can we ever have unity on the complex and endless truths yet to be revealed? We have yet to perfect our souls, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel, and to walk in the light as God is in the light, so that if this were a day of translation we would be prepared to join Enoch and his city in heavenly realms. How many among us are now prepared to entertain angels, to see the face of the Lord, to go where God and Christ are and be like them? . . . Our time, talents, and wealth must be made available for the building up of his kingdom. Should we be called upon to sacrifice all things, even our lives, it would be of slight moment when weighed against the eternal riches reserved for those who are true and faithful in all things. \[Ensign, Apr. 1980, 25\]”” [Bruce R. McConkie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bruce-r-mcconkie/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage urges believers to seek deeper spiritual knowledge, obedience, and faith, promising greater blessings and divine power as they align with God's revealed plan. **In simple terms:** Seek deeper faith and obedience for greater blessings. Key Takeaway Cultivate obedience and faith. Themes faith obedience spiritual growth divine blessings miracles Mood hopeful determined inspirational Type scriptural motivational theological When to use this quote - personal prayer - church study - missionary work - community service - ethical living Key Concepts Doctrine of salvation eternal plan faith progression Questions to Reflect On - How can you deepen your faith today? - What obstacles hinder your obedience? 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Or that we had the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon, as did certain of the Jaredites and Nephites! How can we ever gain these added truths until we believe in full what the Lord has already given us in the Book of Mormon, in the Doctrine and Covenants, and in the inspired changes made by Joseph Smith in the Bible? Will the Lord give us the full and revealed account of the creation as long as we believe in the theories of evolution? Will he give us more guidance in governmental affairs as long as we choose socialistic ways which lead to the overthrow of freedom? We have yet to attain that degree of obedience and personal righteousness which will give us faith like the ancients: faith to multiply miracles, move mountains, and put at defiance the armies of nations; faith to quench the violence of fire, divide seas and stop the mouths of lions; faith to break every band and to stand in the presence of God. Faith comes in degrees. 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