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Romans 9:31 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Romans 9:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 9 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.”
Romans 9:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 9:31
But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness—the tragedy: Israel pursued nomon dikaiosynēs (νόμον δικαιοσύνης, 'law of righteousness') but didn't reach it. The double use of 'law' emphasizes their goal: to achieve righteousness through law-keeping. But ouk ephthasen (οὐκ ἔφθασεν, 'did not arrive/attain')—they failed despite zealous pursuit (10:2).The reason: they sought righteousness as achievement rather than gift, by works rather than faith. The law was never meant to save (Galatians 3:21) but to drive sinners to Christ (Galatians 3...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 9:31
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“that he didn't obtain”
“no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”
“and yet stumbles in one point”
“I testify again to every man who receives circumcision”
“but not according to knowledge.”
“Cursed is everyone who doesn't continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.{Deuteronomy 27:26}”
“faith is made void”
“most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.”
“persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law”
“you who follow after righteousness”