Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

 (vi) He who was taken up into glory. This is a reference to the Ascension. The story of Jesus begins in heaven and ends in heaven. He lived as a servant; he was branded as a criminal; he was crucified on a cross; he rose with the nailprints still upon him; but the end is glory. 