Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 5447

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5447. 'Saying, You are spies' means that they are interested in the truths known to the Church for the sake of gain. This is clear from the meaning of 'spies' as people who are interested in the truths known to the Church solely for the sake of gain, dealt with in 5432, 5438.


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