Ephesians 4:8
Wherefore he says, Having ascended up on high, he has led captivity captive, and has given gifts to men.
Darby Translation
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 each one of us has been given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ.
9But that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:26And David came to Ziklag, and he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah:
Psalms 68:18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts in Man, and even [for] the rebellious, for the dwelling [there] of Jah Elohim.
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 →