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Ephesians 4:8

Christian Standard Bible

8 For it says: When he ascended on high, he took the captives captive; he gave gifts to people.

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American Standard Version

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

English Standard Version

Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.”

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

Therefore it says, “WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE THE CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO PEOPLE.”

New International Version

This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.”

World English Bible

Therefore he says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to people.”