Ephesians 4:8

Ephesians 4:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8This is why it4:8 Or God says:
“When he ascended on high,
he took many captives
and gave gifts to his people.”4:8 Psalm 68:18

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8Therefore 4:8 Or Heit says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captive the captives,
And He gave gifts to people.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

8Therefore it says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captive a host of captives,
And He gave gifts to men.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8Therefore it says,
“When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And He bestowed gifts on men.” [Ps 68:18]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8This is why it says:4:8 Or He says
“When He ascended on high,
He led captives away,
and gave gifts to men.”4:8 Psalm 68:18

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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)

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