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One God and Father of [us] all, Who is above all [Sovereign over all], pervading all and [living] in [us] all.

Yet grace (God’s unmerited favor) was given to each of us individually [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and bounteous] gift.

Therefore it is said, When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive [He led a train of [a]vanquished foes] and He bestowed gifts on men.(A)

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  1. Ephesians 4:8 Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Holy Bible: “He conquered those who had conquered us—such as sin, the devil, and death.”

one God and Father of all,(A) who is over all and through all and in all.(B)

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

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

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  1. Ephesians 4:8 Or God
  2. Ephesians 4:8 Psalm 68:18