Ephesians 4:8

KJV1611 – Modern English

Therefore he says, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

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  • Ps 68:18 : 18 You have ascended on high, you have led captivity captive: you have received gifts for men; yes, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
  • Col 2:15 : 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
  • 1 Sam 30:26 : 26 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;

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    18 You have ascended on high, you have led captivity captive: you have received gifts for men; yes, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.

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    7 But to each one of us grace is given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

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    19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,

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    13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he has made alive together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

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