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Ephesians 4:10

Ephesians 4:10
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that descended is the same also that ascended,.... It was the same divine Person, the Son of God, who assumed human nature, and suffered in it, which is meant by his descent, who in that nature…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that descended is the same also that ascended - The same Redeemer came down from God, and returned to him. It was not a different being, but the same. Far above all heavens - see the notes on Eph…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He that descended - And he who descended so low is the same who has ascended so high. He came to the lower parts of the earth - the very deepest abasement; having emptied himself; taken upon him; the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 4:2-16

Here the apostle proceeds to more particular exhortations. Two he enlarges upon in this chapter: - To unity an love, purity and holiness, which Christians should very much study. We do not walk worthy…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He that descended, &c. As if to say, "Yes, He once descended, as a step in the process, a means to the great end; but now we have to dwell on the result; this Descender has now become by consequence…