XIII

Where then was the first man placed? In paradise plainly, as it is written; and he was cast out thence into this world, owing to his disobedience. Wherefore also the Elders, disciples of the Apostles, say that those who were translated were translated thither (for paradise was prepared for righteous and inspired men, whither also the Apostle Paul was carried and heard words unspeakable, to us at least in this present life), and that they who are translated remain there until the end of all things, preluding immortality.

IRENÆUS v. 5. 1.