2.  It should be noted that in the covenant promises to Israel there is generally, besides the future aspect, the challenge of present fulfillment (Deut. 1:8, Heb. 3:19, etc.).
 

3.  Gr. sunkleio: to shut up together, to include together.
 

4.  See Rom. 5:20,21 and I Tim. 1:13-16 and note the phrases "grace," "much more abound," "exceeding abundant," "that grace might reign" and "in me first" (or, chiefly).