Ephesians 4:10 “He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, i…”

Ephesians 4:10

He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.

American Standard Version

He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee that descended, is euen the same that ascended, farre aboue all heauens, that hee might 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;

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 —

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.)

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Cross references

“ascended”

Hebrews 7:26 Hebrews 4:14 Ephesians 1:20–23 1 Timothy 3:16 Acts 1:9 Acts 1:11

Hebrews 7:26 · BSB

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Hebrews 4:14 · BSB

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Ephesians 1:20–23 · BSB

which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,

1 Timothy 3:16 · BSB

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in…

Acts 1:9 · BSB

After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.

Acts 1:11 · BSB

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

“that he”

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

Colossians 2:9 · BSB

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.

Colossians 1:19 · BSB

For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,

Ephesians 3:19 · BSB

of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

John 1:16 · BSB

From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.

Acts 2:33 · BSB

Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

“fill”

Matthew 24:34 Romans 15:9–13 Luke 24:44 John 19:24 John 19:28 John 19:36

Matthew 24:34 · BSB

Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

Romans 15:9–13 · BSB

so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

Luke 24:44 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

John 19:24 · BSB

So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is wha…

John 19:28 · BSB

After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

John 19:36 · BSB

Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

11And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

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