Ephesians 6:12

For our conflict is not with flesh and blood only, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world and of the darkness of this age, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.

1770 John Worsley 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 whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil.

13Take therefore the complete armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand.

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Cross References

Luke 13:24But He said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I tell you, many will desire to enter in, and shall not be able.

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

John 16:11and of judgement, because the prince of this world is judged.

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

1 Corinthians 15:50But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor doth what is corruptible 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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