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; Treasury of Scripture Because. Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed... Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness... Matthew 19:16-20 And, behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life... John 6:27-29 Labor not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give to you... Acts 16:30-34 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved... 1 John 5:9-12 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he has testified of his Son... they stumbled. Romans 11:11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come to the Gentiles... Matthew 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel... Luke 7:23 And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me. 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness;
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
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Why so? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were of works. For they stumbled at the stumblingstone.
Darby Bible Translation
Wherefore? Because it was not on the principle of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone,
King James Bible
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
Young's Literal Translation
wherefore? because -- not by faith, but as by works of law; for they did stumble at the stone of stumbling,
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