Ephesians 6:12

American Standard Version

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

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Ephesians 6:12 in other translations

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:12 · World English Bible

Ephesians 6:12 in context

  1. 10Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
  2. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
  3. 12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
  4. 13Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.
  5. 14Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

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