Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus came down to Earth and then went back up to Heaven so that He could be everywhere and help everything. Through this, He can be with everyone and take care of everything in the world.

Ephesians 4:10: He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) [fill: or, fulfil]

Contradiction with John 3:13

This verse indicates that no one has ascended to heaven except Jesus, which contradicts the idea in Ephesians 4:10 of someone ascending.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Acts 2:34

This verse states that David did not ascend into the heavens, creating a contradiction with the concept of ascending mentioned in Ephesians 4:10.

Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:4

This verse questions who has ascended and descended, implying it is beyond human capacity, which contrasts with the statement in Ephesians 4:10.

Proverbs 30:4: Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell?
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