Ephesians 4:8

Wherefore he saith: Ascending on high, he led captivity captive; he gave gifts to men.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 is given grace, according to the measure of the giving of Christ.

9Now that he ascended, what is it, but because he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

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Cross References

1 Samuel 30:26Then David came to Siceleg, and sent presents of the prey to the ancients of Juda his neighbours, saying: Receive a blessing of the prey of the enemies of the Lord.

Psalms 68:18The chariot of God is attended by ten thousands; thousands of them that rejoice: the Lord is among them in Sina, in 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 →

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