Albert Barnes Commentary Ephesians 4:10

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ephesians 4:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ephesians 4:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)" — Ephesians 4:10 (ASV)

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, but the same.

Far above all heavens. See Barnes on Ephesians 1:20-23.

Compare to Hebrews 7:26. He has gone above the visible heavens and has ascended into the highest abodes of bliss. See Barnes on 2 Corinthians 12:2.

That he might fill all things. The marginal note says, fulfill. The meaning is, "that he might fill all things by his influence, and direct and overrule all by his wisdom and power" (Doddridge). See Barnes on Ephesians 1:23.