1464. I also spoke about those in the world who will say nothing else than that they have the Word, and there is no need for a revelation, thus rejecting these things, which come descending from heaven. And yet they treat of the genuine meaning of the Word, and what faith is, and besides these also many particulars about the condition of those in the other life. The Word in its lowest or literal meaning simply mentions hell and heaven, that there is damnation in hell, and happiness in the heavens, and yet there are countlessly many facts regarding each of them. This objection, therefore, that they have enough from things [already] revealed, is utterly invalid. For it is also a familiar fact that everyone, sticking only to the letter, can take and interpret things from the Word according to their own mind, explaining it as they please in some inward meaning. This is abundantly evident. 1748, 17 March.