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

Ephesians 4:8 NIV
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KJV
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

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

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