Ephesians 4:9
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
In other versions
(Now this, He ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
ASV
(Now this, He went up, what is it but that he first went down into the lower parts of the earth?
BBE
But that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
DBY
Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
WEB
and that, he went up, what is it except that he also went down first to the lower parts of the earth?
YLT
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
ENG
Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
WBT
What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
BSB
In context
7But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;