49. They heard conjugial love described by angels in its delights and pleasures, and that it lasts to eternity, with unending variety of delights and pleasures; and they were amazed. Consequently many of them received faith concerning the Lord and were sent among the angels of the Christian heaven. They were instructed about the Lord and in the doctrine of love and faith in Him.

9037. 'However, if he stands for a day or two' means a state of life remaining until it is full. This is clear from the meaning of 'a day' as a state of life, dealt with in 893, 2788, 3785, 4850; and from the meaning of 'two days' as a succeeding state, 1335, thus a complete state, that is to say, of contemplation. For when one day is mentioned in the Word, or one week, one month, or one year, a whole period of time or a state is meant, 2906. And when 'or two' is added it means remaining until it is full.