Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world, of the darkness of this age, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.

Ephesians 2:2

who were dead in trespasses and sins, Wherein ye formerly 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 sons of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in time past,

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.

Ephesians 3:10

That the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in heavenly places,

Colossians 1:13

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

And every one that contendeth, is temperate in all things: and they indeed, to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

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 through Christ,

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus answering said to him, Happy art thou, Simon Barjonah; for flesh and blood have not revealed this to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

Luke 22:53

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour and the power of darkness.

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.

Acts 26:18

and the Gentiles, to whom I now send thee, To open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive through faith which is in me, forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance among them that are sanctified.

Romans 8:38

For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,

2 Corinthians 4:4

Whose unbelieving minds the god of this world hath blinded, lest the illumination of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine upon them.

Luke 13:24

And he said to him, Strive to enter in thro' the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

John 14:30

Hereafter I shall not talk much with with you; for the prince of this world is coming; but he hath nothing in me:

1 Corinthians 15:50

But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Galatians 1:16

To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood:

Colossians 2:15

And having spoiled the principalities and powers, he exposed them openly, triumphing over them in him.

2 Timothy 2:5

And if a man strive, he is not crowned, unless he strive lawfully.

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 easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith;

Hebrews 12:4

Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

1 Peter 3:22

Who being gone into heaven, is on the right-hand of God, angels, and authorities, and powers being subjected 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
And he said to him, Strive to enter in thro' the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:25
And every one that contendeth, is temperate in all things: and they indeed, to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man strive, he is not crowned, unless he strive lawfully.
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 easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith;

Flesh and blood

Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answering said to him, Happy art thou, Simon Barjonah; for flesh and blood have not revealed this to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
1 Corinthians 15:50
But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Galatians 1:16
To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood:

Principalities

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.
Ephesians 3:10
That the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in heavenly places,
Romans 8:38
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
Colossians 2:15
And having spoiled the principalities and powers, he exposed them openly, triumphing over them in him.
1 Peter 3:22
Who being gone into heaven, is on the right-hand of God, angels, and authorities, and powers being subjected to him.

Against the

Ephesians 2:2
who were dead in trespasses and sins, Wherein ye formerly 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 sons of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in time past,
Luke 22:53
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour and the power of darkness.
John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
John 14:30
Hereafter I shall not talk much with with you; for the prince of this world is coming; but he hath nothing in me:
John 16:11
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
Acts 26:18
and the Gentiles, to whom I now send thee, To open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive through faith which is in me, forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance among them that are sanctified.
2 Corinthians 4:4
Whose unbelieving minds the god of this world hath blinded, lest the illumination of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine upon them.
Colossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,

Spiritual wickedness

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 through Christ,

General references

Mark 3:27
None can enter into the strong one's house and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong one, and then he will plunder his house.
2 Corinthians 2:11
Lest Satan get an advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.