Ephesians Chapter 4 verse 10 Holy Bible

ASV Ephesians 4:10

He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
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BBE Ephesians 4:10

He who went down is the same who went up far over all the heavens so that he might make all things complete.)
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DARBY Ephesians 4:10

He that descended is the same who has also ascended up above all the heavens, that he might fill all things;
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KJV Ephesians 4:10

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
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WBT Ephesians 4:10


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WEB Ephesians 4:10

He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.
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YLT Ephesians 4:10

he who went down is the same also who went up far above all the heavens, that He may fill all things --
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 10. - He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens. There was a proportion between the descent and the ascent. His descent was deep - into the lower parts of earth; but his ascent was more glorious than his descent had been humbling. The Hebrew idea of various heavens is brought in; the ascent was not merely to the third heaven, but far above all heavens. That he might fill all things. A very sublime view of the purpose for which Christ reigns on high. The specific idea with which the apostle started - to give gifts to men - is swallowed up for the moment by a view far grander and more comprehensive, "to fill all things." Jesus has gone on high to pour his glory and excellence over every creature in the universe who is the subject of grace, to be the Light of the world, the one Source of all good. As in the solar system it is from one sun that all the supplies of light and heat come, all the colors that beautify earth, sea, and sky, all the influences that ripen the grain and mature the fruit, all the chemical power that transforms and new-creates; so the ascended Jesus is the Sun of the universe; all healing, all life, all blessing are from him. It is quite in the manner of the apostle, when he introduces the mention of Christ, to be carried, in the contemplation of his person, far above the immediate occasion, and extol the infinite perfection and glory that distinguish him.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(10) That he might fill all things.--Compare the description in Ephesians 1:23 of the Lord as "filling all in all." In both cases the reference is more particularly to the gift of the fulness of His grace, flowing from His glorified humanity to all His members. But the words are too wide for any limitation. In heaven and earth, and the realms under the earth, His presence and sovereignty extends, by whatever means and over whatever beings He wills. In Revelation 5:13, accordingly, we read the ascription by "every creature in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth . . ., of blessing, honour, glory, and power to . . . the Lamb for ever and ever."