Romans 9:32

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Summary

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

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Because

Therefore of faith, that according to grace; the promise to be firm to all the seed; not to that of the law only, but also to that of the faith of Abraham; who is father of us all,

For not knowing the justice of God, and seeking to establish their own justice, they have not been subjected to the justice of God.

And, behold, one having come said to him, Good teacher, what good shall I do, that I might have eternal life?

Work not for food perishing, but food remaining to eternal life, which the Son of man will give you: for him God the Father sealed.

And bringing them out, he said, Lords, what must I do that I might be saved

If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God which he has testified concerning his Son.

They stumbled

I say then, Did they stumble that they might fall? It may not be: but by their fall salvation to the nations, to make them jealous.

And they were scandalized in him. And Jesus said to them, A prophet is not unhonoured, except in his native land, and in his house.

And Simeon praised them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, he is laid for the fall and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign spoken against;

And happy is he, whoever should not be offended in me.

And we proclaim Christ crucified, to the Jews truly a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness;

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And many first shall be last, and the last first.

And many first shall be last; and the last first.

And happy is he, whoever should not be offended in me.

And to him working, the reward is not reckoned according to favor, but according to debt.