Reference: Principality
Morish
The status of those who hold the first place, as rulers among men, Tit 3:1; but the word especially refers to the spiritual high powers in the unseen world, whether good or bad. They were created by the Lord, and He is head of them all. Col 1:16; 2:10. Some fell from the position of trust given them: they kept not their first estate or principality. Jude 1:6. Others contend against the heavenly position of the saints. Eph 6:12. The Lord 'spoiled' principalities on the cross, Col 2:15; and at His resurrection He was exalted by God far above all such created powers. Eph 1:21; 3:10.
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far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
This is so that God's multi-faceted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavens.
For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.
because by Him everything was created, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities- all things have been created through Him and for Him.
and you have been filled by Him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; He triumphed over them by Him.
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
and He has kept, with eternal chains in darkness for the judgment of the great day, angels who did not keep their own position but deserted their proper dwelling.
Smith
Principality.
In several passages of the New Testament the term "principalities and powers" appears to denote different orders of angels,good or bad. See
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For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.