Romans 9:32

Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone,

1 Peter 2:8

and "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense."They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.

Matthew 13:57

And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household."

Matthew 19:16-20

And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?"

Luke 2:34

And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed

Luke 7:23

And blessed is the one who is not offended by me."

John 6:27-29

Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal."

Acts 16:30-34

Then he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring--not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

Romans 10:3

For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.

Romans 11:11

So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,

1 John 5:9-12

If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son.

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Summary

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;

Because

They stumbled

1 Corinthians 1:23

General references

Bible References

Because

For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.

And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?"

Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal."

Then he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son.

They stumbled

So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.

And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household."

And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed

And blessed is the one who is not offended by me."

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,

General references

But many who are first will be last, and the last first.

But many who are first will be last, and the last first."

And blessed is the one who is not offended by me."

Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due.