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Ephesians 4:8-12 Unity in the Body of Christ

8 This is why it says:
“When he ascended on high,
he led captives in his train
and gave gifts to men.”

9 (What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions?

10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)

11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

Cross References for Ephesians 4:8-12

Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will c... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:15

Colossians 2:15 - And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:15

Psalms 68:18 - When you ascended on high, you led captives in your train; you received gifts from men, even fr... Click to read the verse Psalms 68:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:18

1 Samuel 30:26 - When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:26

2 Kings 2:12 - Elisha saw this and cried out, “My father! My father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:12 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:12

Judges 5:12 - ‘Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, break out in song! Arise, O Barak! Take captive y... Click to read the verse Judges 5:12 Click to read the verse Judges 5:12

Isaiah 14:2 - Nations will take them and bring them to their own place. And the house of Israel will possess ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:2

Numbers 3:9 - Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are the Israelites who are to be given wholly to him. Click to read the verse Numbers 3:9 Click to read the verse Numbers 3:9

Ephesians 4:11 - It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some t... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11

Ezekiel 46:18 - The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people, driving them off their property.... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:18

2 Samuel 6:19 - Then he gave a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins to each person in the whole... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:19

2 Chronicles 30:24 - Hezekiah king of Judah provided a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep and goats for the ass... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:24 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:24

Acts 2:33 - Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:33 Click to read the verse Acts 2:33

Esther 2:18 - And the king gave a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his nobles and officials. He procl... Click to read the verse Esther 2:18 Click to read the verse Esther 2:18