Ephesians 4:8
That is why it is said – ‘When he went up on high, he led his captives into captivity. And gave gifts to humanity.’
Open English Bible (US)
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
9Now surely this ‘going up’ must imply that he had already gone down into the world beneath.
Cross References
Psalms 68:18You did mount the height with trains of your captives, and gifts that you had received from the people. The rebels shall live with the Lord God.
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 →