Jesus Gives Mercy
R. Brewin. Ephesians 4:8 Why he said, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men. When the Duke of Argyll was taken before James II to receive sentence for the part he had taken in the rebellion in Scotland, the king said to him, "You know that it is in my power to pardon you." The duke, who knew the king well, replied faithfully, "It may be in your power, but it is not in your nature," and he was led forth to prison and death. It is not so with King Immanuel. He who says, "All power is given unto Me both in heaven and in earth," is the same who says, "Him that cometh to Me I will in nowise cast out." (R. Brewin.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. WEB: Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."