Is the same also (αυτος εστιν). Rather, "the one who came down (ο καταβας, the Incarnation) is himself also the one who ascended (…

He that descended is the same also that ascended. The same Redeemer came down from God, and returned to him. It was not a different being,…

That he might fill all things.—Compare the description in Ephesians 1:23 of the Lord as filling all in all. In b…

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that …

The apostle affirms the identity of the incarnate Savior with the ascended Savior. His exaltation is “higher than all the heavens.” The Jews calcul…

That ascended up far above all heavens; that is, beyond this created world. When Christ is said to be in heaven, we must not view him as d…

He that descended is the same also that ascended
It was the same divine Person, the Son of God, who assumed human na…

To every believer is given some gift of grace, for their mutual help. All is given as seems best to Christ to bestow on everyone. He received for t…