Romans 8:38

Powers [α ρ χ α ι]. Angelic, higher than mere angels.

Things present [ε ν ε σ τ ω τ α]. Only in Paul and Hebrews 9:9. The verb literally means to stand in sight. Hence to impend or threaten. So 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 2 Timothy 3:1; 1 Corinthians 7:26. Used of something that has set in or begun. So some render here. 48 Bengel says : "Things past are not mentioned, not even sins, for they have passed away." :Romans 9

CHAPTER IX

Luther says : "Who hath not known passion, cross, and travail of death, cannot treat of foreknowledge (election of grace) without injury and inward enmity toward God. Wherefore take heed that thou drink not wine while thou art yet a sucking babe. Each several doctrine hath its own reason and measure and age."