82:5 Therefore, what I say unto one I say unto all: Watch, for the adversary spreadeth his dominions, and darkness reigneth;

 82:6 And the anger of God kindleth against the inhabitants of the earth; and none doeth good, for all have gone out of the way.

 82:7 And now, verily I say unto you, I, the Lord, will not lay any sin to your charge; go your ways and sin no more; but unto that soul who sinneth shall the former sins return, saith the Lord your God.

 82:8 And again, I say unto you, I give unto you a new commandment, that you may understand my will concerning you;

 82:9 Or, in other words, I give unto you directions how you may act before me, that it may turn to you for your salvation.

 82:10 I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.

 82:11 Therefore, verily I say unto you, that it is expedient for my servants Edward Partridge and Newel K. Whitney, A. Sidney Gilbert and Sidney Rigdon, and my servant Joseph Smith, and John Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery, and W. W. Phelps and Martin Harris to be bound together by a bond and covenant that cannot be broken by transgression, except judgment shall immediately follow, in your several stewardships--