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Now this, “He ascended”, what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?

Ephesians 4:9 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીએફેસીઓને પત્ર ૪:૯
તેઓ પ્રથમ પૃથ્વીના ઊંડાણોમાં ઊતર્યા.
हिन्दीइफिसियों ४:९
(उसके चढ़ने से, और क्या अर्थ पाया जाता है केवल यह कि वह पृथ्वी की निचली जगहों में उतरा भी था। (इब्रा. 2:9, यूह. 3:13)

In context

7But to each one of us, the grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

8Therefore he says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to people.”

9Now this, “He ascended”, what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?

10He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.

11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

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