Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling-stone;

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as concerning the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes.

For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

But as it is written, They shall see to whom he was not spoken of: and they that have not heard shall understand.