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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It is far above all governments and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
It is the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the congregation and the rules and authorities in the heavenly places.
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
All things in the heavens and upon the earth where created through him. The things visible and invisible were created through him. Whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
You are made full (complete) (perfect) (mature) in him. He is the head over all government and authority.
He disarmed the rulers and authorities! He made a public display of them triumphing over them.
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work,
Angels who did not keep their position left their proper habitation. He has kept them in everlasting bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day.
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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Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.