Ephesians 4:9
Now surely this "he ascended" implies that he also descended into the lower part of the earth.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
8Thus it is said, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men.
10He who descended is he who ascended above the highest heaven, that he might fill the universe.
Cross References
John 3:13There is no one gone up to heaven, except the One who came down from heaven - the Son of man himself.
John 6:38"For I am come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who 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 →