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Ephesians 4:7–8

But cgrace was given dto each one of us eaccording to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says,

f“When he ascended on high ghe led a host of captives,

and he gave gifts to men.”1

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Ephesians 4:7–8 — The New International Version (NIV)

But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says:

“When he ascended on high,

he took many captives

and gave gifts to his people.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Ephesians 4:7–8 — New Living Translation (NLT)

However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. That is why the Scriptures say,

“When he ascended to the heights,

he led a crowd of captives

and gave gifts to his people.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says:

“When He ascended on high,

He led captivity captive,

And gave gifts to men.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — New Century Version (NCV)

Christ gave each one of us the special gift of grace, showing how generous he is. That is why it says in the Scriptures,

“When he went up to the heights,

he led a parade of captives,

and he gave gifts to people.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — American Standard Version (ASV)

But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith,

When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive,

And gave gifts unto men.

Ephesians 4:7–8 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

But to each one of us has been given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ. Wherefore he says, Having ascended up on high, he has led captivity captive, and has given gifts to men.

Ephesians 4:7–8 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

God’s favorhas been given to each of us. It was measured out to us by Christ who gave it. That’s why the Scriptures say: 

“When he went to the highest place, 

he took captive those who had captured us 

and gave gifts to people.” 

Ephesians 4:7–8 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. For it says:

When He ascended on high,

He took prisoners into captivity;

He gave gifts to people.

Ephesians 4:7–8 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it is said,

“When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive;

he gave gifts to his people.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

Now to each one of us was given this grace, according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says,

“Ascending on high he led captivity captive;

he gave gifts to men.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

But each one of us has received a gift of grace, just as Christ wanted us to have it. That is why Scripture says,

“When he went up to his place on high,

he led a line of prisoners.

He gave gifts to people.”

Ephesians 4:7–8 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

Therefore it says,

When He ascended on high,

He led captive a host of captives,

And He gave gifts to men.”


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