Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, in the house of Brigham Young, at Nauvoo, Illinois, July 9, 1841. Brigham Young had just returned to his family in Nauvoo from a nearly two-year mission to England.

1–3, Brigham Young is commended for his labors and is relieved of future travel abroad.

1 Dear and well-beloved brother, Brigham Young, verily thus saith the Lord unto you: My servant Brigham, it is no more required at your hand to leave your family as in times past, for your offering is acceptable to me.
Note: Joseph Smith wanted Brigham Young to direct his British converts.
Brigham Young helped bring between 7,000 and 8,000 people into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during his mission to Great Britain from 1839 to 1841.

2 I have seen your labor and toil in journeyings for my name.
Note: Joseph Smith wanted Brigham Young to direct his British converts.
Joseph Smith delegated broader administrative and kingdom-management responsibilities to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during an August 1841 special conference, empowering Young and the apostles to direct church affairs and missionary work.

3 I therefore command you to send my word abroad and take especial care of your family from this time, henceforth and forever. Amen.
Note: Joseph Smith wanted Brigham Young to direct his British converts.
Brigham Young helped oversee early work and organization related to the unfinished Nauvoo Temple (construction on which began in early 1841), including early baptisms for the dead and logistical support for gathering member contributions.