Ephesians 4:8
For this reason he says, He went up on high, taking his prisoners with him, and gave freely to men.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
In Context
7But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ.
9(Now this, He went up, what is it but that he first went down into the lower parts of the earth?
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:26And when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the goods to the responsible men of Judah, and to his friends, saying, Here is an offering for you from the goods of those who were fighting against the Lord;
Psalms 68:18\68:17\The war-carriage of God is among Israel's thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai to the holy place.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17
Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →