Ephesians 4:8

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This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Therefore he says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore{G1352} he saith{G3004}{(G5719)}, When he ascended{G305}{(G5631)} up{G1519} on high{G5311}, he led captivity{G162}{(G5656)} captive{G161}, and{G2532} gave{G1325}{(G5656)} gifts{G1390} unto men{G444}.
Strong's King James
Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, GIVING GIFTS TO MANKIND."
The F.O.G
[8] That's why the ancient scripture says: "When He ascended to the heights, He led a host of captives and gave gifts to His people"—like a victorious king sharing His spoils of war.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
wherefore, he saith, ‘Having gone up on high he led captive captivity, and gave gifts to men,’—
Young's Literal Translation

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