Romans 9:32

Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling-stone;

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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 followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and rock of offense: and whoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:16And behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?

Luke 7:23And blessed is he , to whom I shall not be a stumbling block.

Acts 16:30And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

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

1 Corinthians 1:23But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness;

1 John 5:9If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God which he hath testified of 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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