2671. The subject in verses 13-21 is in general the Lord's spiritual kingdom, and specifically it is those who are becoming spiritual. This subject is dealt with in order, from the first state of their reformation to the last. Their state prior to reformation is one in which they wander from one position to another in matters of doctrine regarding faith (verse 14). They are reduced to a state of ignorance, so that they do not know any truth at all (verse 15). This gives rise to grief in them (verse 16), but at the same time comfort and help come from the Lord (verse 17), and enlightenment (verse 18), and instruction from the Word (verse 19). Their state after reformation, compared with those who are celestial, is still obscure (verse 20), but light comes to them from the Lord's Divine Human within their affection for knowledge and apparent truths (verse 21).