15  Wherefore they shall be high priests who are worthy, and they shall be appointed by the First Presidency of the Melchizedek Priesthood, except they be literal descendants of Aaron.

  22  And now I say unto you, tarry with him, and he shall journey with you; forsake him not, and surely these things shall be fulfilled.

  6  And again, verily I say unto thy brethren, Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams, their sins are forgiven them also, and they are accounted as ^bequal with thee in holding the keys of this last kingdom;

  24  And they form a quorum, equal in authority and power to the three presidents previously mentioned.

  1  Verily thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and also my servant Sidney Rigdon, and also my servant Hyrum Smith, and your ^acounselors who are and shall be appointed hereafter;