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{{quotebox|10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly ''places'' might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. }}
{{quotebox|10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly ''places'' might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. }}
:::::*The italicized ''places'' does not occur in the original. It is placed there by King James translators for grammatical effect.
:::::*The italicized ''places'' does not occur in the original. It is placed there by King James translators for grammatical effect.
:::::*What are principalities? Principalities refers to civil authorities or human governments. Principalities do exist "in the heavens".
:::::*What are principalities? Principalities refers to civil authorities or human governments. Principalities do not exist "in the heavens".
:::::*What are powers? Powers are large economic entities in society that generally pay taxes to support principalities or civil governments, such Google or Facebook.
:::::*What are powers? Powers are large economic entities in society that generally pay taxes to support principalities or civil governments, such Google or Facebook.
:::::*What is meant by "principalities and powers in heavenly ''places''? The most obvious example is the [[Sanhedrin]]. Another good example is the [[Magisterium]], or [[Vatican]], or [[Roman Curia]] or whatever name you wish to call it. Verse 10 speaks of dark and Satanic forces taking over religious or "heavenly ''places''. IndependentSkeptic's misuse and misunderstanding of this verse is a testament to this having occurred.
:::::*What is meant by "principalities and powers in heavenly ''places''? The most obvious example is the [[Sanhedrin]]. Another good example is the [[Magisterium]], or [[Vatican]], or [[Roman Curia]] or whatever name you wish to call it. Verse 10 speaks of dark and Satanic forces taking over religious or "heavenly ''places''. IndependentSkeptic's misuse and misunderstanding of this verse is a testament to this having occurred.