31 But Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness,(A) has not achieved the righteousness of the law.[a](B) 32 Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works.[b] They stumbled over the stumbling stone.(C) 33 As it is written,

Look, I am putting a stone in Zion to stumble over
and a rock to trip over,
and the one who believes on him(D)
will not be put to shame.[c](E)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 9:31 Other mss read the law for righteousness
  2. 9:32 Other mss add of the law
  3. 9:33 Is 8:14; 28:16

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Study Bible, Brown Genuine Leather
CSB Study Bible, Brown Genuine Leather
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $56.95
Save: $33.04 (37%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, hardcover
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, hardcover
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $28.99
Save: $21.00 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, burgundy
CSB Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, burgundy
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $10.99
Save: $4.00 (27%)
CSB Military Bible, Green LeatherTouch for Soldiers
CSB Military Bible, Green LeatherTouch for Soldiers
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.62
Save: $8.37 (33%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars