Ephesians 4:9

9 When it says, "He went up," what does it mean? It means that he first came down to the earth.

Ephesians 4:9 In-Context

7 Christ gave each one of us the special gift of grace, showing how generous he is.
8 That is why it says in the Scriptures, "When he went up to the heights, he led a parade of captives, and he gave gifts to people."
9 When it says, "He went up," what does it mean? It means that he first came down to the earth.
10 So Jesus came down, and he is the same One who went up above all the heaven. Christ did that to fill everything with his presence.
11 And Christ gave gifts to people -- he made some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to have the work of caring for and teaching God's people.
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