That is why it is said--'When he went up on high, he led his captives into captivity. And gave gifts to mankind.'

He rid himself of all the Powers of Evil, and held them up to open contempt, when he celebrated his triumph over them on the cross!

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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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He rid himself of all the Powers of Evil, and held them up to open contempt, when he celebrated his triumph over them on the cross!

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"Is this a hindrance to you? What, then, if you should see the Son of Man ascending where he was before?
To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.
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