Romans 9:33

As it is said, See, I am putting in Zion a stone causing a fall, and a rock in the way: but he who has faith in him will not be put to shame.

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In The King James Version

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

In Context

32Why? Because they were not searching for it by faith, but by works. They came up against the stone which was in the way;

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Cross References

Psalms 25:20O keep my soul, and take me out of danger: let me not be shamed, for I have put my faith in you.

Isaiah 8:14And he will be for a holy place: but for a stone of falling and a rock of trouble to the two houses of Israel, and to the men of Jerusalem, for a net in which they may be taken.

Isaiah 45:17But the Lord will make Israel free with an eternal salvation: you will not be put to shame or made low for ever and ever.

Joel 2:26You will have food in full measure, and give praise to the name of the Lord your God, who has done wonders for you:

Matthew 21:44Any man falling on this stone will be broken, but he on whom it comes down will be crushed to dust.

Romans 10:11Because it is said in the holy Writings, Whoever has faith in him will not be shamed.

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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