Moroni's Visit to Joseph Smith Jr.
- Institute Manual for Pearl of Great Price, JS-H 1:41
Oliver Cowdery mentions Moroni citing the following scriptures:
Isaiah 28:21
Isaiah 29:11-14
John 10:16
1 Corinthians 1:27-28
(Cited from "Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate", Feb. 1835, pp. 79-80)
Joseph Smith Jr.'s account.
- Institute Manual for Pearl of Great Price, JS-H 1:50-53
Joseph Smith Jr. was shocked when trying to obtain the plates because his mind was focused on the wealth and prestige he might gain.
(Cited from Oliver Cowdery, "Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate", Oct. 1835, p. 198)
Beheld the Prince of Darkness that he might be better able to discern good from evil. He was told that he would not be able to receive the plates "not only till he was willing, but [able to keep the commandments]."
(Cited from Lucy Mack Smith, "History of Joseph Smith", p. 81)
- Joseph Smith Jr. in Dean C. Jesse, "The Papers of Joseph Smith", Vol. 1, pp. 7-9
An account of events relating to the obtaining of the gold plates.
Shocked when initially attempting to obtain the plates because he sought them for riches.