Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II For the Lord, through means of suffering, "ascending into the lofty place, led captivity captive, gave gifts to men,"[116] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V on high," that is, into heaven; "He led captivity captive," meaning death or slavery of man; "He gave gifts to the sons of men,"[358] What figures of speech could the novel god have found in the prophets (fit for himself)? "He led captivity captive," says the apostle.[818]