Ephesians 6:12

because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil,

13Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand.

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Cross References

Luke 13:24Agonize to enter in through the narrow gate: because many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

John 12:31Now is the judgment of this world: now the prince of this world shall be cast out.

John 16:11and concerning judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.

Romans 8:38For I am persuaded that, neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come,

1 Corinthians 15:50But I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood are not able to inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

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 →

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