Ephesians 4:8

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

Colossians 2:15

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 led

Colossians 2:15
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!

General references

John 6:62
"Is this a hindrance to you? What, then, if you should see the Son of Man ascending where he was before?
1 Corinthians 12:7
To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.