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Now what does the “He ascended” mean except that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth[a]? 10 The One having descended is Himself also the One having ascended far above all the heavens, in order that He might fill all things.

He Gave Gifted People To Equip The Saints To Build Up The Body of Christ To Maturity

11 And He Himself gave some as apostles, and others as prophets, and others as evangelists, and others as shepherds and teachers,

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  1. Ephesians 4:9 This may refer to Christ’s incarnation, or to His descent into Hades after His death.

(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[a]? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended(A) higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)(B) 11 So Christ himself gave(C) the apostles,(D) the prophets,(E) the evangelists,(F) the pastors and teachers,(G)

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  1. Ephesians 4:9 Or the depths of the earth