Ephesians 4:8

Modern English Version

Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.”

Cross References

Psalm 68:18

You have ascended on high, leading captives in your train; You have received gifts among men, even from the rebellious, that the Lord God might dwell there.

Colossians 2:15

And having disarmed authorities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them by the cross.

1 Samuel 30:26

When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift to you from the spoil of the enemies of the Lord”:

Esther 2:18

The king held a great feast for all his officials and servants. It was a feast for Esther. He remitted his provinces from tax payments and gave gifts according to his royal generosity.

Judges 5:12

Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, sing a song! Stand up, Barak, and capture your prisoners, son of Abinoam!

Proverbs 30:4

Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of His hands? Who has bound the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name? And what is the name of His son? Surely you know!

Ephesians 4:11

He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers,