The glorification of the Lord by the angels of heaven at the removal of Babylon, so that they may be in light and joy, v 1-5. Announcement of the New Church, v 6-10. The Lord's coming in the Word, and its opening for that new Church, v 11-16. The summoning of all to it, v 17, 18. Resistance from those who are in faith separated from charity, and their removal and damnation, v 19-21.