Ephesians 4:10

Translations

Modern

He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

Traditional

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Literal

The One having descended is also the same One having ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.

Latin

Qui descendit, ipse est et qui ascendit super omnes cælos, ut impleret omnia.

Original

Greek

English

He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

Notes

Ephesians 4:9–10

to the lower parts of the earth: This phrase has been understood in several different ways by Bible scholars. Some people have thought this phrase refers to Jesus' tomb after his crucifixion. Others have suggested it means the world of the dead, the place where spirits go after death (compare Matthew 12:40; 1 Peter 3:18–20). Still others have connected it to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. However, the phrase most likely refers to the incarnation. The incarnation is when Jesus Christ, who is God the Son, descended from heaven and became a human being (see John 1:14; 3:13; Philippians 2:7–8).

Ephesians 4:7–16

Though believers share a common faith, God has given different special abilities to each individual believer for building up the church community.

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Paul (Saul) The Ascension of Jesus

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