Ephesians 4:11 lists the specific gifts (apostles, prophets, etc.) that Christ gave, fulfilling the 'gave gifts' in Ephesians 4:8.

Ephesians 4:7 introduces the concept of Christ's gift to each believer, which Ephesians 4:8 then supports with the ascension quote.

Ephesians 1:20 describes Christ seated at God's right hand after resurrection—the exaltation that includes the ascension of Ephesians 4:8.

Psalm 68:18 is the source quote — Christ's ascension and giving gifts, though Paul changes 'received' to 'gave' to emphasize His generosity.

Colossians 2:15 depicts Christ disarming powers and triumphing over them — the victory that enables His ascension and gift-giving.

Acts 1:9 depicts Jesus visibly ascending, the exact event behind Ephesians 4:8's 'ascended on high'.

Hebrews 9:24 explicitly states Christ entered heaven itself – the same ascension event that is the basis for the gift-giving here.

Acts 2:33 explains that the exalted Christ poured out the Spirit as a gift—the same giving of gifts in Ephesians 4:8.

Psalm 24:7 calls for gates to open for the King of glory, a prophecy of Christ's ascension and gift-giving.

Acts 1:2 describes Jesus being taken up to heaven, the ascension event that Ephesians 4:8 references.

John 20:17 records Jesus saying He has not yet ascended, providing the pre-ascension moment that Ephesians 4:8's quote describes as completed.

John 16:28 states Jesus will go to the Father — the ascension Paul references as Christ's triumphant ascent in Ephesians 4:8.

John 6:62 speaks of the Son of Man ascending — directly echoing the ascension in Ephesians 4:8.

Luke 24:51 describes Jesus being carried into heaven — the ascension event fulfilling the Psalm quoted in Ephesians 4:8.

Luke 22:69 declares the Son of Man seated at God's right hand — the exaltation following the ascension in Ephesians 4:8.

Mark 16:19 records Jesus' ascension and session — the event fulfilled from Psalm 68:18 quoted in Ephesians 4:8.

Psalm 47:5 celebrates God ascending with shouts, paralleling Christ's ascension and subsequent gift distribution.

Romans 10:6 quotes 'Who will ascend into heaven?' contrasting with Christ's actual ascension in Ephesians 4:8.

1 Timothy 3:16 includes Christ's being 'taken up in glory' – the same ascension event referenced here as the basis for giving gifts.

Hebrews 7:26 describes Christ as 'exalted above the heavens' – matching the ascension imagery here of Christ ascending on high.