Bible Cross References
wrestle
Luke 13:24
"Do your best to go in through the narrow door; because many people will surely try to go in but will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
25
Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever.
26
That is why I run straight for the finish line; that is why I am like a boxer who does not waste his punches.
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I harden my body with blows and bring it under complete control, to keep myself from being disqualified after having called others to the contest.
2 Timothy 2:5
An athlete who runs in a race cannot win the prize unless he obeys the rules.
Hebrews 12:1
As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.
Hebrews 12:4
For in your struggle against sin you have not yet had to resist to the point of being killed.
flesh and blood
Matthew 16:17
"Good for you, Simon son of John!" answered Jesus. "For this truth did not come to you from any human being, but it was given to you directly by my Father in heaven.
1 Corinthians 15:50
What I mean, friends, is that what is made of flesh and blood cannot share in God's Kingdom, and what is mortal cannot possess immortality.
Galatians 1:16
to reveal his Son to me, so that I might preach the Good News about him to the Gentiles, I did not go to anyone for advice,
principalities
Ephesians 1:21
Christ rules there above all heavenly rulers, authorities, powers, and lords; he has a title superior to all titles of authority in this world and in the next.
Ephesians 3:10
in order that at the present time, by means of the church, the angelic rulers and powers in the heavenly world might learn of his wisdom in all its different forms.
Romans 8:38
For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future,
Colossians 2:15
And on that cross Christ freed himself from the power of the spiritual rulers and authorities; he made a public spectacle of them by leading them as captives in his victory procession.
1 Peter 3:22
who has gone to heaven and is at the right side of God, ruling over all angels and heavenly authorities and powers.
against the
Ephesians 2:2
At that time you followed the world's evil way; you obeyed the ruler of the spiritual powers in space, the spirit who now controls the people who disobey God.
Job 2:2
The LORD asked him, "Where have you been?" Satan answered, "I have been walking here and there, roaming around the earth."
Luke 22:53
I was with you in the Temple every day, and you did not try to arrest me. But this is your hour to act, when the power of darkness rules."
John 12:31
Now is the time for this world to be judged; now the ruler of this world will be overthrown.
John 14:30
I cannot talk with you much longer, because the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me,
John 16:11
and they are wrong about judgment, because the ruler of this world has already been judged.
Acts 26:18
You are to open their eyes and turn them from the darkness to the light and from the power of Satan to God, so that through their faith in me they will have their sins forgiven and receive their place among God's chosen people.'
2 Corinthians 4:4
They do not believe, because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light shining on them, the light that comes from the Good News about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.
Colossians 1:13
He rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us safe into the kingdom of his dear Son,
spiritual wickedness
Ephesians 1:3
Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.