Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, in February 1831 (see History of the Church, 1:154–56). At this time some members of the Church were disturbed by people making false claims as revelators. The Prophet inquired of the Lord and received this communication addressed to the elders of the Church. The first part deals with matters of Church polity; the latter part contains a warning that the elders are to give to the nations of the earth.