For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
Further, there is here the doctrine of his ascension: "to wait for his Son from heaven." It is clear that Jesus is in heaven, or he could not come from it. He has gone before us as our Forerunner. He has gone to his rest and reward; a cloud received him out of sight; he has entered into his glory.
