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Romans 9:30 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 9:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 9 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Israel's Unbelief
“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”
Romans 9:30 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith—Paul poses the paradox: Gentiles who never pursued dikaiosynēn (δικαιοσύνην, 'righteousness') obtained it; Israel who pursued it failed. The phrase katalambanō (καταλαμβάνω, 'attained/obtained') suggests catching/seizing what wasn't sought. Dikaiosynēn de tēn ek pisteōs (δικαιοσύνην δὲ τὴν ἐκ πίστεως): 'righteousness which is from faith'—forensic justification by faith alone.The irony magnifies grace: those furthest from God (Gentiles steep...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 9:30
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“not having a righteousness of my own”
“Noah”
“even we believed in Christ Jesus”
“a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision”
“alienated from the commonwealth of Israel”
“you who follow after righteousness”
“and says”
“Don't say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'{Deuteronomy 30:12} (that is, to bring Christ down);,But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:),,,,,,,,”
“What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.”
“through the Spirit”