Ephesians 4:8

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That’s why the Scriptures say: “When he went to the highest place, he took captive those who had captured us and gave gifts to people.”

Cross References

Esther 2:18

Then the king held a great banquet for Esther. He invited all his officials and his advisers. He also declared that day a holiday in the provinces, and he handed out gifts from his royal generosity.

Psalm 68:18

You went to the highest place. You took prisoners captive. You received gifts from people, even from rebellious people, so that the Lord God may live there.

Proverbs 30:4

“Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the palm of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has set up the earth from one end to the other? What is his name or the name of his son? Certainly, you must know!

Ephesians 4:11

He also gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, as well as pastors and teachers as gifts ⌞to his church⌟.

Colossians 2:15

He stripped the rulers and authorities ⌞of their power⌟ and made a public spectacle of them as he celebrated his victory in Christ.

Judges 5:12

Get up! Get up, Deborah! Get up! Get up and create a song! Barak, attack! Take your prisoners, son of Abinoam.

1 Samuel 30:26

When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the loot to his friends, the leaders of Judah. He said, “Here is a gift for you from the loot ⌞taken from⌟ the Lord’s enemies.”