Quote#God & Faith
There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter,…
Quote byJoseph Smith · 1805–1844
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Doctrine and Covenants, 131:7-8 (17 May 1843).
English (original)
There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes. We cannot see it, but when our bodies are purified, we shall see that it is all matter.
— Joseph Smith
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