Ephesians 4:8

Therefore it says, When he ascended on high, he led a host of captives, and gave gifts to men.

Revised King James 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 grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

9(In saying that he ascended, what does that mean but that he also descended into the lower 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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