But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness. Treasury of Scripture followed. Romans 9:30-32 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness... Romans 10:2-4 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge... Galatians 3:21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life... Philippians 3:6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. hath. Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Romans 4:14,15 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect... Romans 11:7 What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks for; but the election has obtained it, and the rest were blinded. Galatians 3:10,11 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written... Galatians 5:3,4 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law... James 2:10,11 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all...
Context Israel's Unbelief
30What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. 31But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness. 32Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone; 33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling stone and rock of offense: and whoever believes on him shall not be ashamed. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Israel, by following after the law of justice, is not come unto the law of justice.
Darby Bible Translation
But Israel, pursuing after a law of righteousness, has not attained to that law.
King James Bible
But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
and Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, at a law of righteousness did not arrive;
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