42 ἀρχή 6 takes this term as a reference to angelic or transcendent powers (as opposed to merely human rulers). To clarify this, the adjective “heavenly” has been supplied in the translation. Some interpreters see this as a reference to fallen angels or demonic powers, and this view is reflected in some recent translations (, ).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

NIVNew International Version (2011)

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,

KJV 1900King James Version

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

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