Arcana Coelestia # 3037
3037. 'And who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying' means the Divine itself from whom came His Divine will and understanding. This is clear from the meaning of 'speaking' as perceiving, dealt with in 3029, and also as willing, 2626; and from the meaning of 'swearing' as confirmation from the Divine and as that which has reference to truths which belong to the understanding, 2842. When Jehovah is referred to as 'speaking' the meaning in the internal sense is that He wills, for whatever Jehovah speaks He also wills. But when Jehovah is referred to as 'swearing' the meaning in the internal sense is that He understands it to be true. Thus when used in reference to Jehovah, 'swearing' means understanding, as becomes clear also from the places quoted from the Word in 2842.
Luke 9:1-6
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He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
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He sent them forth to preach the Kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
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He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey--neither staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats apiece.
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Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.
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As many as don't receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."
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They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.
