Ephesians 4:9

But what is that which ascended, except that which descended into the lower parts of the earth?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

In Context

8Therefore he says, Having ascended upon high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to the people.

10But the one having descended and the one having ascended above all the heavens, that he might fill all things, is the same.

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Cross References

John 3:13No one hath ascended up into heaven, but the one having come down from heaven, the Son of man, who is in heaven.

John 6:38Because I have come down from heaven, not that I may do my own will, but the will of Him that sent me.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →

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