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Ephesians 4:8The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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διὸ λέγει ᾿Αναβὰς εἰς ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν, καὶ ἔδωκεν δόματα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
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Ephesians 4:8The Bible in Living English
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8 which is why it says “he went up on high, brought a train of captives, gave presents to men.”
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Ephesians 4:8American Standard Version
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8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men.
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Ephesians 4:8The Emphasized Bible
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8 Wherefore he saith—Ascending on high he took captivity captive [And] gave gifts unto men.
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Ephesians 4:8King James Version
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8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
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Ephesians Study Notes—Chapter 4New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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gifts in men: Or “gifts consisting of men; men as gifts.” Paul here refers to Ps 68:18, where David thanked Jehovah for the conquest of Jerusalem. Jehovah figuratively “ascended on high” by conquering the city atop Mount Zion. He also supplied the Israelites with captives from among the conquered—strong men who became useful workers. Under inspiration, Paul applies this prophetic psalm to Jesus’ acting as a conqueror in behalf of the Christian congregation. (Eph 4:10) After Jesus “ascended on high” to heaven, he had immense authority. (Mt 28:18; Eph 1:20, 21) He used it to bring capable “gifts in men” into his congregation to act as loving shepherds and overseers of God’s flock.—Eph 4:11; see study note on Ac 20:28; compare Isa 32:1, 2.
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