Romans 9:31
The Scripture
(31) But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Paul explains that God’s election of believers is based on His sovereign will, not on human merit or the law. He contrasts the covenant of grace with the covenant of law and shows that both Jews and Gentiles are included in God’s plan. The passage emphasizes that faith, not works, is the means by which God saves.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 9:30Romans 9:32Romans 10:2Romans 10:3Romans 10:4Galatians 3:21Philippians 3:6Romans 3:20Romans 4:14Romans 4:15Romans 11:7Galatians 3:10
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 9:30Romans 10:3Psalms 119:142Proverbs 21:21Isaiah 32:17Isaiah 45:8