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This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”

Ephesians 4:8

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Psalms 68:18Quoted in

'When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.' Paul sees Jesus' ascension in David's victory psalm.

You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.

Psalms 68:18Fulfills

When he ascended on high, he took captives and gave gifts

You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.

Psalms 68:18Quotes

When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts

You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.

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