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 mankind.’

Twentieth Century 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

7Every one of us, however, has been entrusted with some charge, each in accordance with the extent of the gift of the Christ.

9Now surely this ‘going up’ must imply that he had already gone down into the world beneath.

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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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