Albert Barnes on Ephesians 4:10
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Ephesians4:10
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. Eph 1:20-23. Comp. Heb 7:26. He is gone above the visible heavens, and has ascended into the highest abodes of bliss. 2Cor 12:2.
That he might fill all things. Marg., fulfil. The meaning is, "that he might fill all things by his influence", and direct and overrule all by his wisdom and power." Doddridge. Eph 1:23.
(2) "fill all things" Eph 1:23.
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