Arcana Coelestia # 2370
2370. 'Stand back' means their angry threats, that is, threats against the good that flows from charity. This is clear from the meaning of 'Lot' as the good that flows from charity, to whom, and concerning whom, these words were addressed. That they are angry threats is evident from these words themselves and from those that follow. It may also be evident that they embody the consideration that if he spoke about or commended that good any further they would utterly reject it, meant by 'stand back'.
Luke 6:27-36
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"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
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bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
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To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.
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Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.
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"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
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If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
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If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
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If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
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Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.
