Ephesians 6:12

For we have to struggle, not with enemies of flesh and blood, but with the hierarchies, the authorities, the master-spirits of this dark world, the spirit-forces of evil on high.

Ephesians 2:2

in the midst of which you once lived under the control of the present age of the world, and the master-spirit of the air, who is still at work among the disobedient.

Ephesians 1:21

far above all hierarchies, authorities, powers, and dominions, and all titles that can be bestowed not only in this world but in the world to come.

Ephesians 3:10

so that the many-sided wisdom of God may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,

Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us into the realm of his dear Son,

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Any man who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training, to win a wreath that will soon wither, but the one we compete for will never wither.

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who through Christ has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered, "Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah, for human nature has not disclosed this to you, but my Father in heaven!

Luke 22:53

When I was among you day after day in the Temple you never laid a hand on me! But you choose this hour, and the cover of darkness!"

John 12:31

The judgment of this world is now in progress. Its evil genius is now to be expelled,

John 16:11

and about judgment, as shown by the condemnation of the evil genius of this world.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that they may have their sins forgiven and have a place among those who are consecrated through faith in me.'

Romans 8:38

For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor their hierarchies nor the present nor the future

2 Corinthians 4:4

In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep the light of the good news of the glorious Christ, the likeness of God, from dawning upon them.

Luke 13:24

"You must strain every nerve to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in, and will not succeed,

John 14:30

I shall not talk much more with you, for the evil genius of the world is coming. He has nothing in common with me,

1 Corinthians 15:50

But I can tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot share in the Kingdom of God, and decay will not share in what is imperishable.

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son to me, so that I might preach the good news about him to the heathen, immediately, instead of consulting with any human being,

Colossians 2:15

He disarmed the principalities and dominions and displayed them openly, triumphing over them through him.

2 Timothy 2:5

No one who competes in the games is awarded a crown unless he obeys the rules.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, let us too, with such a crowd of witnesses about us, throw off every impediment and the entanglement of sin, and run with determination the race for which we are entered,

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted unto death in your struggle with sin,

1 Peter 3:22

who has gone to heaven and is at God's right hand, with angels, hierarchies, and powers made subject to him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Spiritual wickedness

General references

Bible References

Wrestle

Luke 13:24
"You must strain every nerve to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in, and will not succeed,
1 Corinthians 9:25
Any man who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training, to win a wreath that will soon wither, but the one we compete for will never wither.
2 Timothy 2:5
No one who competes in the games is awarded a crown unless he obeys the rules.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, let us too, with such a crowd of witnesses about us, throw off every impediment and the entanglement of sin, and run with determination the race for which we are entered,

Flesh and blood

Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered, "Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah, for human nature has not disclosed this to you, but my Father in heaven!
1 Corinthians 15:50
But I can tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot share in the Kingdom of God, and decay will not share in what is imperishable.
Galatians 1:16
to reveal his Son to me, so that I might preach the good news about him to the heathen, immediately, instead of consulting with any human being,

Principalities

Ephesians 1:21
far above all hierarchies, authorities, powers, and dominions, and all titles that can be bestowed not only in this world but in the world to come.
Ephesians 3:10
so that the many-sided wisdom of God may now through the church be made known to the rulers and authorities in heaven,
Romans 8:38
For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor their hierarchies nor the present nor the future
Colossians 2:15
He disarmed the principalities and dominions and displayed them openly, triumphing over them through him.
1 Peter 3:22
who has gone to heaven and is at God's right hand, with angels, hierarchies, and powers made subject to him.

Against the

Ephesians 2:2
in the midst of which you once lived under the control of the present age of the world, and the master-spirit of the air, who is still at work among the disobedient.
Luke 22:53
When I was among you day after day in the Temple you never laid a hand on me! But you choose this hour, and the cover of darkness!"
John 12:31
The judgment of this world is now in progress. Its evil genius is now to be expelled,
John 14:30
I shall not talk much more with you, for the evil genius of the world is coming. He has nothing in common with me,
John 16:11
and about judgment, as shown by the condemnation of the evil genius of this world.
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that they may have their sins forgiven and have a place among those who are consecrated through faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:4
In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep the light of the good news of the glorious Christ, the likeness of God, from dawning upon them.
Colossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us into the realm of his dear Son,

Spiritual wickedness

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who through Christ has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm.

General references

Mark 3:27
But no one can go into a strong man's house and carry off his property unless he first binds the strong man; after that he can plunder his house.
2 Corinthians 2:11
to keep Satan from getting the better of us. For we know what he is after.