Ephesians 4:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷But each one of us has received a gift of grace. These gifts are given to us by Christ. ⁸That is why Scripture says,

“When he went up to his place on high,
he took many prisoners.
He gave gifts to his people.” (Psalm 68:18)

⁹What does “he went up” mean? It can only mean that he also came down to the lower, earthly places.

Ephesians 4:7-9

New International Version

⁷But to each one of us^(A) grace^(B) has been given^(C) as Christ apportioned it. ⁸This is why it^[a] says:

“When he ascended on high,
he took many captives^(D)
and gave gifts to his people.”^[b]^(E)

⁹(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions^[c]?

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