Ephesians 6:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.

Cross References

Job 2:2

and the LORD asked, “Satan, where have you been?” Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.”

Matthew 16:17

Jesus told him: Simon, son of Jonah, you are blessed! You didn't discover this on your own. It was shown to you by my Father in heaven.

Mark 4:19

But they start worrying about the needs of this life. They are fooled by the desire to get rich and to have all kinds of other things. So the message gets choked out, and they never produce anything.

Luke 13:24

Do all you can to go in by the narrow door! A lot of people will try to get in, but will not be able to.

Luke 22:53

I was with you every day in the temple, and you didn't arrest me. But this is your time, and darkness is in control.”

John 12:31

This world's people are now being judged, and the ruler of this world is already being thrown out!

John 14:30

I cannot speak with you much longer, because the ruler of this world is coming. But he has no power over me.

John 16:11

And they are wrong about the judgment, because God has already judged the ruler of this world.

Acts 26:18

I want you to open their eyes, so that they will turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then their sins will be forgiven, and by faith in me they will become part of God's holy people.”

Romans 8:38

I am sure that nothing can separate us from God's love—not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future,

1 Corinthians 15:50

My friends, I want you to know that our bodies of flesh and blood will decay. This means that they cannot share in God's kingdom, which lasts for ever.

2 Corinthians 11:14

And it is no wonder. Even Satan tries to make himself look like an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like.

Galatians 1:16

to show me his Son, so that I would announce his message to the Gentiles. I didn't talk this over with anyone.

Ephesians 1:21

There Christ rules over all forces, authorities, powers, and rulers. He rules over all beings in this world and will rule in the future world as well.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the spiritual blessings that Christ has brought us from heaven!

Ephesians 2:2

You followed the ways of this world and obeyed the devil. He rules the world, and his spirit has power over everyone who doesn't obey God.

Ephesians 3:10

Then God would use the church to show the powers and authorities in the spiritual world that he has many different kinds of wisdom.

Colossians 1:13

God rescued us from the dark power of Satan and brought us into the kingdom of his dear Son,

Colossians 2:15

There Christ defeated all powers and forces. He let the whole world see them being led away as prisoners when he celebrated his victory.

2 Timothy 2:5

No one wins an athletic contest without obeying the rules.

Hebrews 12:1

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.

Hebrews 12:4

None of you have yet been hurt in your battle against sin.

1 Peter 3:22

Christ is now in heaven, where he sits at the right side of God. All angels, authorities, and powers are under his control.