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[And] having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

And having spoiled {G554} principalities {G746} and {G2532} powers {G1849}, he made a shew of them {G1165} openly {G1722}{G3954}, triumphing over {G2358} them {G846} in {G1722} it {G846}.

Stripping the rulers and authorities of their power, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by means of the stake.

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

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Cross-References

  • Hebrews 2:14 (42 votes)

    ¶ Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

  • Ephesians 4:8 (33 votes)

    Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

  • Matthew 12:29 (30 votes)

    Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

  • John 12:31 (27 votes)

    Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

  • John 12:32 (27 votes)

    And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all [men] unto me.

  • Isaiah 53:12 (22 votes)

    Therefore will I divide him [a portion] with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

  • Ephesians 6:12 (19 votes)

    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].