KJV:
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
NASB:
so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.
KJV:
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.
NASB:
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
KJV:
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
NASB:
For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
KJV:
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
NASB:
For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-- all things have been created through Him and for Him.
KJV:
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
NASB:
and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;
KJV:
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
NASB:
When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.
KJV:
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
NASB:
not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
KJV:
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
NASB:
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,