Romans 9:32

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

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Other Translations for Romans 9:32

BSB
Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,
AKJV
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;
CPDV
Why is this? Because they did not seek it from faith, but as if it were from works. For they stumbled over a stumbling block,
ERV
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling;
NHEB
Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;
SMT
Wherefore? Because not of faith, but as of the works of the law. For they stumbled at the stumblingstone;

Commentary for Romans 9:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 9:32
Summary
Legalistic pursuit causes stumbling over faith's foundation.
Event
Israel stumbling at faith's cornerstone
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching