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For Scripture Says Jesus Ascended On High And Gave Gifts To His People

For this reason it says, “having ascended to on-high, He led captivity captive[a], He gave gifts to people” [Ps 68:18].

Now what does the “He ascended” mean except that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth[b]? 10 The One having descended is Himself also the One having ascended far above all the heavens, in order that He might fill all things.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 4:8 led captivity captive. Or, took-prisoner prisoners of war.
  2. Ephesians 4:9 This may refer to Christ’s incarnation, or to His descent into Hades after His death.

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