Eph 6:12, 1Ti 6:12, 2Ti 2:5, 4:7-8, Jam 1:12, 1Pe 1:4, 5:4, Rev 2:10, 3:11 | ISV | STEP | For our struggle is not against a human opponent, but against rulers, against authorities, against cosmic powers in the darkness around us, against evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.

Ephesians 6:12

12 For our ^{▼▼Other mss. read your} struggle is not against a human opponent, ^{▼▼Lit. flesh and blood} but against rulers, against authorities, against cosmic powers in the darkness around us, ^{▼▼Lit. of this darkness} against evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.Matt 16:17; Luke 22:53; John 12:31; 14:30; Rom 8:38; 1Cor 15:50; Eph 1:21; 2:2; Col 1:13; 2:15

1 Timothy 6:12

12 Fight the good fight for the faith. Keep your hold on eternal life, to which you were called and about which you gave a good testimony in front of many witnesses.1Cor 9:25-26; Phil 3:12, 14; 1Tim 1:18; 6:19; 2Tim 4:7; Heb 13:23

2 Timothy 2:5

5 Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules.1Cor 9:25-26

2 Timothy 4:7-8

7 I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.1Cor 9:24-25; Phil 3:14; 1Tim 6:12; Heb 12:1 8 The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.1Cor 9:25; 2Tim 1:12; James 1:12; 1Pet 5:4; Rev 2:10

James 1:12

12 Our Desires Tempt UsHow blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God ^{▼▼Lit. he; other mss. read God; still other mss. read the Lord} has promised to those who keep on loving him.Job 5:17; Prov 3:11-12; Matt 10:22; 19:28-29; 1Cor 9:25; 2Tim 4:8; Heb 12:5; James 2:5; 1Pet 5:4; Rev 2:10; 3:19

1 Peter 1:4

4 and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.Col 1:5; 2Tim 4:8; 1Pet 5:4

1 Peter 5:4

4 Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.1Cor 9:25; 2Tim 4:8; Heb 13:20; James 1:12; 1Pet 1:4

Revelation of John 2:10

10 Don't be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor's crown of life.Matt 10:22; 24:13; James 1:12; Rev 3:11

Revelation of John 3:11

11 I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.Phil 4:5; Rev 1:3