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and to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

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]?

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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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