Because of this, he says: "Ascending on high, he took captivity itself captive; he gave gifts to men.
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King James Version
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. English Standard Version
Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men."New International Version
This is why it says: "When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men."