7 Now grace was given to each one of usg according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 For it says:

When he ascendedh on high,

he took the captives captive;

he gave gifts to people.B,i

9 But what does “he ascended” mean except that heC also descended to the lower parts of the earth?D,j 10 The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens,k to fill all things.l 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,m