New International Version (NIV)
9(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions4:9 Or the depths of the earth?
Ephesians 4:9
Ephesians 4:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
9(Now this expression, “He ascended,” what 4:9 Lit is it exceptdoes it mean except that He also 4:9 One early ms had first descendedhad descended into the lower parts of the earth?
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
9(Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth?
Amplified Bible (AMP)
9(Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had previously descended [from the heights of heaven] into the lower parts of the earth?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
9What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended4:9 BYZ and TR except that He also descended first to the lower parts of the earth?
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
9What does “he went up” mean? It can only mean that he also came down to the lower, earthly places.