Ephesians 6:12
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 6
“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
What Does Ephesians 6:12 Mean?
Ephesians 6:12 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Warfare.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 6:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 1:13“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”2 Corinthians 4:4“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”Ephesians 2:2“Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:”Colossians 2:15“And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”Acts 26:18“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”1 Corinthians 10:13“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”Romans 8:38“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”Ephesians 1:21“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:”1 John 4:4“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”1 Corinthians 9:25“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”Ephesians 3:10“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,”Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”1 Peter 3:22“Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”1 Corinthians 15:50“Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.”John 14:30“Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.”Hebrews 12:1“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”John 12:31“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”John 16:11“Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.”Job 2:2“And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.”Luke 22:53“When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
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