281# 概览（20-24节）
这里主要描述了上古教会以及其中那些退离的人；同时也涉及到该教会的后代，直至大洪水之时，它走到了尽头。
首先是被称为“夏娃”、“众生之母”的上古教会本身，她是属天的，过着信主的生活（第20节）。
281、关于属天的上古教会，它因对主之信的生命而被称为“夏娃”和“众生之母”（20节）。
New Century Edition
Cooper(2008,2013)
[NCE]281. The true church of earliest times, which had a heavenly nature. Because they lived a life of faith in the Lord, this church was called Eve and "the mother of every living thing" (verse 20).
Potts(1905-1910) 281
281. Of the Most Ancient Church which was celestial, and from the life of faith in the Lord, called "Eve" and the "mother of all living" (verse 20).
Elliott(1983-1999) 281
281. The Most Ancient Church itself, which was celestial and which was called 'Eve' and 'the mother of all living' from the life inherent in faith in the Lord, is dealt with in verse 20.
Latin(1748-1756) 281
281. De ipsa Antiquissima Ecclesia, quae caelestis, et ex vita fidei in Dominum dicta 'Havah,' et 'mater omnis viventis,' vers. 20.