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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now that he ascended,.... These words are a conclusion of Christ's descent from heaven, from his ascension thither; for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Now that he ascended - That is, it is affirmed in the Psalm that he “ascended” - “Thou hast ascended on high.” This…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But that he also descended - The meaning of the apostle appears to be this: The person who ascended is the Messiah, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 4:2-16
Here the apostle proceeds to more particular exhortations. Two he enlarges upon in this chapter: - To unity an love,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Now that he ascended More lit., Now the [word, or thought,] He ascended.
what is it As if to say, "What does it imply?…
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