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John 1:42

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42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

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Spiritual Experiences #5379

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5379. Also, the angels complained that they were interrupted in their thoughts about the Lord on account of the multitude of spirits like this around them, and the spirits' thoughts, for thoughts which stem from affections are communicated in the other life. They were all around.

  
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Thanks to the Academy of the New Church, and Bryn Athyn College, for the permission to use this translation.