BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
8This is why it says:
“When he ascended on high,
he took many captives
and gave gifts to his people.”
Ephesians 4:8
Ephesians 4:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
8Therefore it says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captive the captives,
And He gave gifts to people.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
8Therefore it says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And He bestowed gifts on men.” [Ps 68:18]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
8This is why it says:
“When He ascended on high,
He led captives away,
and gave gifts to men.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
8Wherefore he saith,
When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive,
And gave gifts unto men.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
8Wherfore he saith, Whe he asceded vp on hie, he led captiuity captiue, and gaue gifts vnto men.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
8Therefore he says,
“When he ascended on high,
he led captivity captive,
and gave gifts to people.”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
8That is why Scripture says,
“When he went up to his place on high,
he took many prisoners.
He gave gifts to his people.” (Psalm 68:18)
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
8This is what it says about him:
‘When he went up to the highest place,
he led many prisoners with him.
Then he gave gifts to his people.’
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
8for this reason, it says, “Having gone up on high He led captive captivity, and gave gifts to men.”