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Contemporary English Version

Ephesians 4:10

This also means that the one who went deep into the earth is the same one who went into the highest heaven, so that he would fill the whole universe.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Jesus, the Christ;   Prophecy;   The Topic Concordance - Body;   Edification;   Giving and Gifts;   Jesus Christ;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Heaven;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Ephesians, letter to the;   Pastor;   Paul;   Psalms, book of;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Ascension of Jesus Christ;   Body;   Church, the;   Grace;   Hades;   Heaven, Heavens, Heavenlies;   Holy Spirit;   Holy Spirit, Gifts of;   Nahum, Theology of;   Necromancy;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Christianity;   Universalists;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Elijah;   Heaven;   Pentecost;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Ascension;   Ascension of Christ;   Baptism of the Holy Spirit;   Ephesians, Book of;   Humanity;   Spirit;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Peter, First Epistle of;   Presbytery;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Ascension;   Ascension (2);   Ephesians Epistle to the;   Fellowship (2);   Growth Increase ;   Heaven;   Personality;   Priest;   Session;   World;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Apostle;   Ascension;   19 To Accomplish, Finish, Fulfil;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Fulness;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Kingdom or Church of Christ, the;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Aristarchus;   Ascension;   Ephesians, Epistle to the;   Eschatology of the New Testament;   Fullness;   Grace;   Sanctification;   Spiritual Gifts;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for October 11;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, to fill all things.
King James Version (1611)
He that descended, is the same also that ascended vp far aboue all heauens, that he might fill all things.)
King James Version
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
English Standard Version
He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
New American Standard Bible
He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.)
New Century Version
So Jesus came down, and he is the same One who went up above all the heaven. Christ did that to fill everything with his presence.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.)
Legacy Standard Bible
He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.)
Berean Standard Bible
He who descended is the very one who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.
Complete Jewish Bible
The one who went down is himself the one who also went up , far above all of heaven, in order to fill all things.
Darby Translation
He that descended is the same who has also ascended up above all the heavens, that he might fill all things;
Easy-to-Read Version
So Christ came down, and he is the same one who went up. He went up above the highest heaven in order to fill everything with himself.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Hee that descended, is euen the same that ascended, farre aboue all heauens, that hee might fill all things)
George Lamsa Translation
So he that descended is the same also that ascended far above all heavens, that he might fulfil all things.
Good News Translation
So the one who came down is the same one who went up, above and beyond the heavens, to fill the whole universe with his presence.
Lexham English Bible
The one who descended himself is also the one who ascended above all the heavens, in order that he might fill all things.
Literal Translation
He that came down is the same who also went up above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.
Amplified Bible
He who descended is the very same as He who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things [that is, the whole universe]).
American Standard Version
He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Bible in Basic English
He who went down is the same who went up far over all the heavens so that he might make all things complete.)
Hebrew Names Version
He who descended is the same also who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.
International Standard Version
The one who went down is the same one who went up above all the heavens so that he might fill everything.Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:14; 7:26; 8:1; 9:24;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
He who descended, is he who also ascended above all the heavens, to fulfil all.
Murdock Translation
He who descended, is also the same that ascended up, high above all the heavens, that he might fulfill all things.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He that descended, is euen the same also that ascended vp farre aboue all heauens, to fulfyll all thynges.)
English Revised Version
He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
World English Bible
He who descended is the same also who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
He that descended is the same that ascended also, far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Weymouth's New Testament
He who descended is the same as He who ascended again far above all the Heavens in order to fill the universe.)
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He it is that cam doun, and that stiede on alle heuenes, that he schulde fille alle thingis.
Update Bible Version
He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Webster's Bible Translation
He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.
New English Translation
He, the very one who descended, is also the one who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.
New King James Version
He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)
New Living Translation
And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.
New Life Bible
Christ Who went down into the deep also went up far above the heavens. He did this to fill all the world with Himself.
New Revised Standard
He who descended is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.)
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
He that descended, he, it is who also ascended over-above all the heavens, that he might fill all things;
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that descended is the same also that ascended above all the heavens: that he might fill all things.
Revised Standard Version
He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
He that descended is even the same also that ascended vp even above all hevens to fulfill all thinges.
Young's Literal Translation
he who went down is the same also who went up far above all the heavens, that He may fill all things --
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
He that came downe, is euen the same which is gone vp aboue all heauens, to fulfill all.
Mace New Testament (1729)
he that descended, is the same too that ascended far above all heavens, to perfect all things.
Simplified Cowboy Version
This same one who did all of this is the one who scaled to the top of the heavens and filled the universe with his glory.

Contextual Overview

2 Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other. 3 Try your best to let God's Spirit keep your hearts united. Do this by living at peace. 4 All of you are part of the same body. There is only one Spirit of God, just as you were given one hope when you were chosen to be God's people. 5 We have only one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. 6 There is one God who is the Father of all people. Not only is God above all others, but he works by using all of us, and he lives in all of us. 7 Christ has generously divided out his gifts to us. 8 As the Scriptures say, "When he went up to the highest place, he led away many prisoners and gave gifts to people." 9 When it says, "he went up," it means that Christ had been deep in the earth. 10 This also means that the one who went deep into the earth is the same one who went into the highest heaven, so that he would fill the whole universe. 11 Christ chose some of us to be apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers,

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

ascended: Ephesians 1:20-23, Acts 1:9, Acts 1:11, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 9:23, Hebrews 9:24

that he: Ephesians 3:19, John 1:16, Acts 2:33, Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:9

fill: or, fulfil, Matthew 24:34, Luke 24:44, John 19:24, John 19:28, John 19:36,*Gr: Acts 3:18, Acts 13:32, Acts 13:33, Romans 9:25-30, Romans 15:9-13, Romans 16:25, Romans 16:26

Reciprocal: Psalms 8:1 - thy Psalms 148:13 - glory Proverbs 30:4 - Who hath ascended John 3:13 - even Ephesians 1:23 - fulness Colossians 3:1 - where

Cross-References

Genesis 3:13
The Lord God then asked the woman, "What have you done?" "The snake tricked me," she answered. "And I ate some of that fruit."
Genesis 4:9
Afterwards the Lord asked Cain, "Where is Abel?" "How should I know?" he answered. "Am I supposed to look after my brother?"
Genesis 4:10
Then the Lord said: Why have you done this terrible thing? You killed your own brother, and his blood flowed onto the ground. Now his blood is calling out for me to punish you.
Genesis 9:5
I created humans to be like me, and I will punish any animal or person that takes a human life. If an animal kills someone, that animal must die. And if a person takes the life of another, that person must be put to death.
Genesis 18:20
The Lord said, "Abraham, I have heard that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah are doing all kinds of evil things.
Exodus 3:7
The Lord said: I have seen how my people are suffering as slaves in Egypt, and I have heard them beg for my help because of the way they are being mistreated. I feel sorry for them,
Numbers 35:33
I, the Lord , live among you people of Israel, so your land must be kept pure. But when a murder takes place, blood pollutes the land, and it becomes unclean. If that happens, the murderer must be put to death, so the land will be clean again. Keep murder out of Israel!
Joshua 7:19
"Achan," Joshua said, "the Lord God of Israel has decided that you are guilty. Is this true? Tell me what you did, and don't try to hide anything."
Job 16:18
If I should die, I beg the earth not to cover my cry for justice.
Job 24:12
And along the city streets, the wounded and dying cry out, yet God does nothing.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

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 ascended up to heaven: this proves that Christ existed before he took flesh of the virgin; and that though he has two natures, yet he is but one person; and disproves the Popish notion of the descent of Christ's soul into Limbus or hell, locally taken: and this ascension of his was,

up far above all heavens: the visible heavens, the airy and starry heavens; Christ ascended far above these, and went into the third heaven, the holiest of all; and this is expressive of the exaltation of Christ, who is made higher than the heavens; and the end of his ascension was,

that he might fill all things, or "fulfil all things"; that were types of him, or predicted concerning him; that as he had fulfilled many things already by his incarnation doctrine, miracles, obedience, sufferings, death, and resurrection from the dead; so he ascended on high that he might accomplish what was foretold concerning his ascension to heaven, and session at the right hand of God, and answer to the type of the high priest's entering once a year into the holiest of all: or that he might complete, perfect, and fill up all his offices; as the remainder of his priestly office, his intercession for his people; and more finally his prophetic office by the effusion of his Spirit; and more visibly his kingly office, by sending forth the rod of his strength out of Zion, and subduing the people under him: or that he might fill all places; as God he fills all places at once being infinite, immense, and omnipresent; as man, one after another; at his incarnation he dwelt with men on earth at his crucifixion he was lifted up between heaven and earth; at his death he descended into the lower parts of the earth, into hell, "Hades", or the grave; and at his resurrection stood upon the earth again, and had all power in heaven and in earth given him; and at his ascension he went through the airy and starry heavens, into the highest heaven; and so successively was in all places: or rather that he might fill all persons, all his elect, both Jews and Gentiles; and so the Arabic version renders it, "that he might fill all creatures"; as the Gentiles were called; particularly that he might fill each and everyone of his people with his grace and righteousness, with his Spirit, and the fruits of it, with spiritual knowledge and understanding, with food and gladness, with peace, joy and comfort; and all his churches with his gracious presence, and with officers and members, and all with gifts and graces suitable to their several stations and work.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 Ephesians 1:20-23; compare Hebrews 7:26. He is gone above the visible heavens, and has ascended into the highest abodes of bliss; see the notes on 2 Corinthians 12:2.

That he might fill all things - Margin, “fulfil.” The meaning is, “that he might fill all things by his influence, and direct and overrule all by his wisdom and power.” Doddridge. See the notes on Ephesians 1:23.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 10. 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 form of a servant, and humbled himself unto death, even the death of the cross; now he is ascended far above all heavens-higher than all height; he has a name above every name. Here his descending into the lower parts of the earth is put in opposition to his ascending far above all heavens. His abasement was unparalleled; so also is his exaltation.

That he might fill all things. — That he might be the fountain whence all blessings might flow; dispensing all good things to all his creatures, according to their several capacities and necessities; and, particularly, fill both converted Jews and Gentiles with all the gifts and graces of his Holy Spirit. Hence it follows: Ephesians 4:11


 
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