But what does “he ascended” mean except that he[a] also descended to the lower parts of the earth?[b](A) 10 The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens,(B) to fill all things.(C) 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,

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  1. 4:9 Other mss add first
  2. 4:9 Or the lower parts, namely, the earth

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