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But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Therefore He saith, “When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”

(Now the saying, “He ascended” — what does it mean but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

10 He that descended is the same who also ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.)

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

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

(What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions[c]? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended(F) higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:8 Or God
  2. Ephesians 4:8 Psalm 68:18
  3. Ephesians 4:9 Or the depths of the earth