(Now this expression, “He (A)ascended,” what [a]does it mean except that He also [b]had descended into (B)the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is Himself also He who ascended (C)far above all the heavens, so that He might (D)fill all things.) 11 And He (E)gave (F)some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as (G)evangelists, and some as pastors and (H)teachers,

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  1. Ephesians 4:9 Lit is it except
  2. Ephesians 4:9 One early ms reads had first descended

(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