Ephesians 6:12

For ours is no struggle against enemies of flesh and blood, but against all the various Powers of Evil that hold sway in the Darkness around us, against the Spirits of Wickedness on high.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 full armour of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the Devil.

13Therefore take up the full armour of God, that, when the evil day comes, you may be able to withstand the attack, and, having fought to the end, still to stand your ground.

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Cross References

Luke 13:24“Strive to go in by the small door. Many, I tell you, will seek to go in, but they will not be able,

John 12:31Now this world is on its trial. Now the Spirit that is ruling this world shall be driven out;

John 16:11as to Judgment, for the Spirit that is ruling this world has been condemned.

Romans 8:38For I am persuaded that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Archangels, nor the Present, nor the Future, nor any Powers,

1 Corinthians 15:50This I say, Brothers — Flesh and blood can have no share in the Kingdom of God, nor can the perishable share the imperishable.

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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