Verse Comparison: Ephesians 4:8
American Standard Version
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men.
Amplified® Bible
Therefore it is said, When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive [He led a train of vanquished foes] and He bestowed gifts on men.
Contemporary English Version
As the Scriptures say, "When he went up to the highest place, he led away many prisoners and gave gifts to people."
Darby English Version
Wherefore he says, Having ascended up on high, he has led captivity captive, and has given gifts to men.
Good News Bible
As the scripture says, "When he went up to the very heights, he took many captives with him; he gave gifts to people."
International Standard Version
That is why God says, "When he went up to the highest place he led captives into captivity and gave gifts to people."
King James Version
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE 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."
New King James Version
Therefore He says:
' When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And gave gifts to men.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore it says, " WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN."
Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, he saith, `Having gone up on high he led captive captivity, and gave gifts to men,' --