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(Now the saying, “He ascended” — what does it mean but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

10 He that descended is the same who also ascended up far above all 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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(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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  1. Ephesians 4:9 Or the depths of the earth