Ephesians 6:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

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.

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  • Col 1:13 : 13 Who has delivered us from the power of darkness, and has transferred us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
  • Eph 2:2 : 2 In which in times past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:
  • Col 2:15 : 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
  • 1 Cor 9:25-27 : 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run, not with uncertainty; thus I fight, not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.
  • Rom 8:38 : 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,
  • 2 Cor 4:4 : 4 In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
  • Heb 12:1 : 1 Therefore, seeing we also are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
  • Eph 1:21 : 21 Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in that which is to come:
  • Eph 3:10 : 10 To the intent that now to the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ:
  • Acts 26:18 : 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith that is in me.
  • 1 Cor 15:50 : 50 Now this I say, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption.
  • Job 2:2 : 2 And the LORD said to Satan, Where do you come from? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
  • Matt 16:17 : 17 And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood have not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
  • Luke 13:24 : 24 Strive to enter through the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
  • Luke 22:53 : 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, you did not stretch forth any hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
  • John 12:31 : 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
  • John 14:30 : 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world is coming, and he has nothing in me.
  • John 16:11 : 11 Of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
  • 2 Tim 2:5 : 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.
  • Heb 12:4 : 4 You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed, striving against sin.
  • 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
  • Gal 1:16 : 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood,

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