Ephesians 4:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fillc all things.) ”

Ephesians 4:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 the notes...
Ephesians 4:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might (i) fill (k) all things.) (i) Fill with his gifts. (k) The Church.
Ephesians 4:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Doctrine of Gifts in Relation to Unity. Every Christian has his gift of grace: and the grace given to each is proportioned to the measure of Christ's giving ( Ephesians 4:7 ). That is what Scri...
Ephesians 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

also That ascended . That ascended also. far above . Greek. huperano. See Ephesians 1:21 . heavens . the heavens. Matthew 6:9 ; Matthew 6:10 . that . in order that. Greek. hina. fill...
Ephesians 4:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10. 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 dwelling among the spheres and numbering the star...
Ephesians 4:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) He that descended - And he who descended so low is the same who has ascended so high. He cam...
Ephesians 4:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:9-10 . ( Now, that he ascended, &c.— St. Paul's argumentation in these two verses is skilfully adapted to the main design of his Epistle. The convert Gentiles were attacked by t...
Ephesians 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) The same - rather х autos ( G846 )], HE. All heavens - Greek, 'all the heave...
Ephesians 4:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Unity of the New Life. Rules for the New Life The Apostle passes, as usual, from doctrinal statements to practical exhortations; but doctrine is here and there introduced to support exhortation....
Ephesians 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

These verses form a parenthesis, designed to bring out the pervading idea of this and the parallel Epistle — the Divine humanity of Christ as “filling all in all” and “gathering all things” into Hims...
Ephesians 4:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 THE MEASURE OF THE GIFT OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:7-12 In Ephesians 4:7 the apostle passes from the unities of the Church to its diversities, from the common foundation of the Christi...
Ephesians 4:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Keeping the “Unity of the Spirit” Ephesians 4:1-10 Paul here admonishes lowliness in the presence of another's excellence; meekness in suffering injury; long-suffering under provocation; forbea...
Ephesians 4:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle at once proceeded to apply this great doctrine to the present life of the Church. From the heavenly calling he passed to the earthly conduct. The matter of first importance is maintenance...
Ephesians 4:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) But unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. (8) Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (9)...
Ephesians 4:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He that descended is the same also that ascended ,.... It was the same divine Person, the Son of God, who assumed human nature, and suffered in it, which is meant by his descent, who in that nature...
Ephesians 4:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) Ver. 10. Far above all heavens ] That is, above all visible heavens, into the third heav...
Ephesians 4:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But Though there be so many, and those infinitely important particulars, in which the true members of the church agree, and which furnish such powerful motives to love and unity, yet there are some...
Ephesians 4:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

RESPONSE IN PRACTICAL UNITY (vs.1-6) In this letter to the Ephesian saints, Paul first presented the basic truth so essential for individual saints (Ch.1:1- 2:10) and for the Church, the body of...
Ephesians 4:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. A. D. 61. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, wit...
Ephesians 4:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He that descended is the same also that ascended: he saith not, he that ascended is the same that descended, lest it should not be thought that Christ brought his body with him from heaven; but, on...
Ephesians 4:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Oneness (4:1-16). Paul calls on them therefore now to be as one, and walk worthily of their calling.
Ephesians 4:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 4:7 . But unto every one of us is given grace. —The distributing Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 12:11 ) leaves no humblest member of the body of Christ without h...
Ephesians 4:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Church Edified and Edifying Itself. I. There are various outward appliances all meant for the edifying of the body of Christ. These may be regarded as comprehending generally...
Ephesians 4:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:1-2 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one...
Ephesians 4:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:1 . I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you a pathetic argument, for if I hear of discords among you it will add affliction to my bonds; that ye walk worthy of the vocation...
Ephesians 4:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION PRACTICAL PORTION OF THE EPISTLE . Ephesians 4:1-49 CHURCH PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH AND PROGRESS ; THE CHURCH A BODY . Ephesians 4:1 I therefore . I...
Ephesians 4:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Christ's gifts to the individual Christians:
Ephesians 4:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 3:16 ; Acts 1:11 ; Acts 1:9 ; Acts 13:32 ; Acts 13:33 ; Acts 2:33 ; Acts 3:18 ; Colossians 1:19 ; Colossians 2:9 ; Ephesians 1:20-23 ; Ephesians 3:19 ; Hebrews 4:14 ; Hebrews 7...
Ephesians 4:10 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Higher Christian Life Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A prisoner of the Lord. One would hardly expect to find a prisoner in a Roman jail, the author of such a remarkable letter. We...
Ephesians 4:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He that descended — That thus amazingly humbled himself. Is the same that ascended — That was so highly exalted. That he might fill all things — The whole church, with his Spirit, presence, and ope...

Ephesians 4:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 4:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 4:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 4:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 4:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 4:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 4:10 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Ephesians 4:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes