Romans 9:32

why? Because—not by faith, but as by works of law; for they stumbled at the stone of stumbling,

Literal Standard 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

31and Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at a law of righteousness;

33according as it has been written: “Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and everyone who is believing thereon will not be ashamed.”

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Cross References

Matthew 19:16And behold, one having come near, said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing will I do that I may have continuous life?”

Luke 7:23and blessed is he whoever may not be stumbled in Me.”

Acts 16:30and having brought them forth, said, “Lords, what must I do that I may be saved?”

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

1 Corinthians 1:23also we preach Christ crucified, to Jews, indeed, a stumbling-block, and to Greeks foolishness,

1 John 5:9If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that He has testified 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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