Arcana Coelestia # 1020
1020. That these things are meant becomes clear from the fact that everything put together as history from Genesis 1 down to Eber in Chapter 11 means something different from what appears in the letter, and from the consideration that the historical narratives there are purely made-up history customary among the most ancient people. When attesting the truth of some matter they would say that 'Jehovah said it'. Here however 'God' is used because the subject is the spiritual Church. And they did the same when anything true was being, or had been, put into effect.
1 Timothy 2:1-4
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I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
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for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
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For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
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who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.