Ephesians 4:8
Therefore, it says [Psa. 68:18], "When He ascended on high [i.e., to heaven], He led a procession of captured prisoners [behind Him] [Note: This originally referred to God leading His people in triumph over Israel's enemies, but here is applied to Christ], and gave gifts to [various] people."
Colossians 2:15
[In doing this] Christ disarmed the rulers and authorities [i.e., evil forces] and made a public display of them, triumphing over them through the cross. [Note: This could possibly be rendered "God triumphed over them through Christ"].
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Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
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Colossians 2:15
[In doing this] Christ disarmed the rulers and authorities [i.e., evil forces] and made a public display of them, triumphing over them through the cross. [Note: This could possibly be rendered "God triumphed over them through Christ"].
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John 6:62
Then what if you were to see the Son of man going up [i.e., to heaven] where He was before?
1 Corinthians 12:7
But the evidence of the Holy Spirit's [power] is given to each person for the good of everyone.