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He who descended is the same also who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.
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The Same Jesus, Ascended
Commentators stress that the one who descended in humility (the Incarnation) is the very same person who ascended in glory. This isn't two different states or beings, but one continuous identity for Jesus Christ. His journey from heaven to earth and back again confirms He is the one, unchanging Redeemer.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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,…
Is the same also (αυτος εστιν). Rather, "the one who came down (ο καταβας, the Incarnation) is himself also the one who ascended (…
19th Century
Anglican
That he might fill all things.—Compare the description in Ephesians 1:23 of the Lord as filling all in all. In b…
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Baptist
Therefore he says, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that h…
The apostle affirms the identity of the incarnate Savior with the ascended Savior. His exaltation is “higher than all the heavens.” The Jews calcul…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
