Ephesians 4:8

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

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Other Translations for Ephesians 4:8

BSB
This is why it says: "When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men."
AKJV
Why he said, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.
CPDV
Because of this, he says: "Ascending on high, he took captivity itself captive; he gave gifts to men."
ERV
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men.
NHEB
Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to people."
SMT
Wherefore he says, Having ascended into height, he made captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.

Commentary for Ephesians 4:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ephesians 4:8
Summary
Ascended Christ liberates and grants abilities
Place
Heavens
Event
Ascension and gift distribution
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Prophecy