Romans 9:31
But Israel, who pursued righteousness based on the Law, did not achieve the Law.
Romans 11:7
What, then, does this mean? It means that Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking, but the selected group obtained it while the rest were hardened.
Isaiah 51:1
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD! Look to the rock from which you were cut, to the quarry from which you were hewn.
Romans 3:20
Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.
Romans 4:14-15
For if those who were given the Law are the heirs, then faith is useless and the promise is worthless,
Romans 9:30-32
What can we say, then? Gentiles, who were not pursuing righteousness, have attained righteousness, a righteousness that comes through faith.
Romans 10:2-4
For I can testify on their behalf that they have a zeal for God, but it is not in keeping with full knowledge.
Galatians 3:10-11
Certainly all who depend on the actions of the Law are under a curse. For it is written, "A curse on everyone who does not obey everything that is written in the Book of the Law!"
Galatians 3:21
So is the Law in conflict with the promises of God? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could give us life, then certainly righteousness would come through the Law.
Galatians 5:3-4
Again, I insist that everyone who allows himself to be circumcised is obligated to obey the entire Law.
Philippians 3:6
As for my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church. As far as righteousness in the Law is concerned, I was blameless.
James 2:10-11
For whoever keeps the whole Law but fails in one point is guilty of breaking all of it.