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Ephesians 4:8
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Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
About Ephesians 4:8
Ephesians 4:8 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on The Ascension in the Bible and What the Bible Says About Captivity. Found in the epistle of Ephesians, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- Acts 1:9
“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.”
- Luke 24:51
“And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.”
- Mark 16:19
“So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.”
- Hebrews 4:14
“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.”
- Psalms 68:18
“Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.”
How to Apply Ephesians 4:8
Meditate on Ephesians 4:8 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of The Ascension in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.