Ephesians 4:9

(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

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Other Translations for Ephesians 4:9

BSB
What does "He ascended" mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
AKJV
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
CPDV
Now that he has ascended, what is left except for him also to descended, first to the lower parts of the earth?
ERV
(Now this, He ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
NHEB
Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
SMT
(And so having ascended, what is it except that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Commentary for Ephesians 4:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ephesians 4:9
Summary
Ascension implies prior earthly descent
Event
Theological clarification of ascension
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching