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But each one of us has received a blessing, whatever amount Christ has given to each one.

So then, the holy writings say, `When Christ went up to heaven he took those he had won with him. And he gave gifts to men.'

Now, what does `he went up' mean? Does it not mean that he also came down to the earth below?

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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]?

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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