Romans 9:32

Why? Because it was not from faith but as from works of law. For they stumbled at the stone of stumbling,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

In Context

31But Israel who pursued a law of righteousness, did not arrive to a law of righteousness.

33just as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense. And every man who believes in him will not be shamed.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:16And behold one man having come to him, said, Good teacher, what good thing should I do so that I may have eternal life?

Luke 7:23And blessed is he, whoever will not be offended by me.

Acts 16:30And after bringing them outside, he said, Sirs, what must I do so that I may be saved?

Romans 10:3For not understanding the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to the righteousness of God.

1 Corinthians 1:23but we proclaim Christ crucified, truly to Jews a stumbling-block and to Gentiles foolishness.

1 John 5:9If we accept the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. Because this is the testimony of God that he has testified about his Son.

Matthew Henry on Romans 9:31-33

Reception of the Gentiles and Rejection of the Jews. ( a. d. 58.) 30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. 31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. 32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a… Read the whole commentary →

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