Ephesians 4:8

Wherefore the Scripture saith, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 hath the grace been given, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

9Now this, that he ascended, what does it imply? but that he also first descended into the more internal parts of the earth?

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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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