Romans 9:32

Wherefore? Because [it was] not on the principle of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone,

Darby Translation

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, pursuing after a law of righteousness, has not attained to [that] law.

33according as it is written, Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence: and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:16And lo, one coming up said to him, Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have life eternal?

Luke 7:23and blessed is whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Acts 16:30And leading them out said, Sirs, what must I do that I may be saved?

Romans 10:3For they, being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own [righteousness], have not submitted to the righteousness of God.

1 Corinthians 1:23but *we* preach Christ crucified, to Jews an offence, and to nations foolishness;

1 John 5:9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. For this is the witness of God [which] he has witnessed concerning 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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