Ephesians 4:9-11
American Standard Version
9 (Now this, He ascended, what is it but that he also descended [a]into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
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- Ephesians 4:9 Some ancient authorities insert first.
Ephesians 4:9-11
New International Version
9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[a]? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended(A) higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)(B) 11 So Christ himself gave(C) the apostles,(D) the prophets,(E) the evangelists,(F) the pastors and teachers,(G)
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- Ephesians 4:9 Or the depths of the earth
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