Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)
Say not
To bring
General references
Bible References
Say not
Deuteronomy 30:11
For this commandment which I command you this day, it is not too hard for you, neither is it far off.
Proverbs 30:4
Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know?
To bring
John 3:12
If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
John 6:33
For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world."
Ephesians 4:8
Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."
Hebrews 1:3
He is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification for sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
General references
Deuteronomy 6:25
It shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us."
Deuteronomy 30:12
It is not in heaven, that you should say, "Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it to us, and make us to hear it, that we may do it?"
Deuteronomy 32:47
For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it."