214. CONCERNING THE GENTILES, OR THE UNINSTRUCTED, AND CONCERNING THE INSTRUCTED, IN HEAVEN Wonderful to say, the gentiles hitherto in heaven are in a certain kind of captivity, though not grievous. They were distinguished into orders and degrees, and whenever liberated they were modest and easily received the faith, both with mouth and heart. The instructed, however, as yet waver, as it were, above, that is, are not in captivity for some reason not yet told me, although they are obstinate and deny the faith with mouth and heart. But I was informed that a change will take place, namely, that the gentiles will be released from their captivity, and the instructed, who have not received the faith, will be cast into bonds. 1747, Oct. 21, o.s.