Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the directors of this world of darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in high places.
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In Context
11Be clothed in the armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the treachery of the devil.
Cross References
Job 2:2So the Lord said to Satan, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.”
Luke 13:24“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able.
John 12:31Now is the judgment of the world. Now will the prince of this world be cast out.
John 16:11about judgment, then, because the prince of this world has already been judged.
Romans 8:38For I am certain that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor the present things, nor the future things, nor strength,
1 Corinthians 15:50Now I say this, brothers, because flesh and blood is not able to possess the kingdom of God; neither will what is corrupt possess what is incorrupt.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:11-19
The Spiritual Warfare. ( a. d. 61.) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all,… Read the whole commentary →