Ephesians 6:12

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

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].

Ephesians 6:12 — American Standard Version

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Context — Ephesians 6

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9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

10Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

11Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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].

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.

14Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

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