Ephesians 4:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Therefore it is said, “When he ascended on high, he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people.”

Cross References

Esther 2:18

Then the king gave a great banquet to all his officials and ministers: “Esther’s banquet.” He also granted a holiday to the provinces and gave gifts with royal liberality.

Psalm 68:18

You ascended the high mount, leading captives in your train and receiving gifts from people, even from those who rebel against the Lord God’s abiding there.

Proverbs 30:4

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of the hand? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is the person’s name? And what is the name of the person’s child? Surely you know!

Ephesians 4:11

He himself granted that some are apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers

Colossians 2:15

He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in it.

Judges 5:12

Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, utter a song! Arise, Barak, lead away your captives, O son of Abinoam.

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 present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the Lord.”