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Ephesians 6:12 KJV
Ephesians · chapter 6 · verse 12 · 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.Ephesians 6:12 · King James Version
Ephesians 6:12 in context
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12For 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.
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Cross references
- Colossians 1:13
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
- Ephesians 2:2
- Colossians 2:15
- Acts 26:18
- Ephesians 1:21
- Romans 8:38
- 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Key words (Strong's)
- principalitiesarchēbeginning, origin, the person or thing that commences, the first person or thing in a…G746 →
- darknessskotosdarkness, of night darkness, of darkened eyesight or blindness, metaph., of ignorance…G4655 →
- wrestlepalēwrestling , the term is transferred to the Christian's struggle with the power of evilG3823 →
- againstesti"he/she/it is"G2076 →
- againstprosto the advantage of, at, near, by, to, towards, with, with regard toG4314 →
- powersexousiapower of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases, leave or permission, physical and…G1849 →
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