He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Verse 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. . Comp. . He is gone above the visible heavens, and has ascended into the highest abodes of bliss. . That he might fill all things. Marg., fulfil.
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 stars. Heaven denotes a place higher than all the spheres, which was assigned to the Son of God after his resurrection.
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) (i) Fill with his gifts. (k) The Church.