Manipulate: To influence or manage shrewdly or deviously, b. Control influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

2 Corinthians 10:4–6 9 (AMPC)

"For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, 5 [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), 6 Being in readiness to punish every [insubordinate for his] disobedience, when your own submission and obedience [as a church] are fully secured and complete."

Stronghold: A well-fortified place; fortress

RULERS AND AUTHORITIES HAD ALREADY BEEN DISARMED:

Colossians 2:15 (NLT)

"In this way, He disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by His victory over them on the cross."

Disarm: To deprive of the means of attack or defense; render harmless, To divest or deprive of a weapon or weapons

ALL THINGS HAS ALREADY BEEN PLACED UNDER JESUS FEET:

1 Corinthians 15:27–28 (TPT)

"The Father has placed all things in subjection under the feet of Christ. Yet when it says, all things, it is understood that the Father does not include himself, for he is the one who placed all things in subjection to Christ. However, when everything is subdued and in submission to him, then the Son himself will be subject to the Father, who put all things under his feet. This is so that Father God will be everything in everyone!"

Subjection:

1. Being in a position or in circumstances that place one under the power or authority of another.

2. Under: Subject to the authority, rule, or control of, b. Subject to the supervision, instruction, or influence of.