Ephesians 6:12

We wrestle [ε σ τ ι ν η μ ι ν η π α λ η]. Rev., more literally and correctly, our wrestling is. Palh wrestling, only here.

Flesh and blood. The Greek reverses the order.

Principalities and powers. See on Colossians 1:16.

Rulers of the darkness of this world [κ ο σ μ ο κ ρ α τ ο ρ α ς τ ο υ σ κ ο τ ο υ ς τ ο υ τ ο υ]. Rev., more correctly, world - rulers of this darkness.

World - Rulers only here. Compare John 14:30; John 16:11; 1 John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 4:4.

Spiritual wickedness [τ α π ν ε υ μ α τ ι κ α τ η ς π ο ν η ρ ι α ς] Lit., the spiritual things of wickedness. Rev., spiritual hosts of wickedness. The phrase is collective, of the evil powers viewed as a body. Wickedness is active evil, mischief. Hence Satan is called oJ ponhrov the wicked one. See on Luke 3:19; Luke 7:21; 1 John 2:13.

In high places [ε ν τ ο ι ς ε π ο υ ρ α ν ι ο ι ς]. Rev., more literally, in the heavenly places. Used in the general sense of the sky or air. See on ch. Ephesians 2:2.