Romans 9:31

Weymouth NT

while the descendants of Israel, who were in pursuit of a Law that could give righteousness, have not arrived at one.

Cross References

Romans 10:20

And Isaiah, with strange boldness, exclaims, »I have been found by those who were not looking for Me, I have revealed Myself to those who were not inquiring of Me.«

Romans 11:7

How then does the matter stand? It stands thus. That which Israel are in earnest pursuit of, they have not obtained; but God's chosen servants have obtained it, and the rest have become hardened.

Romans 3:20

For on the ground of obedience to Law no man living will be declared righteous before Him. Law simply brings a sure knowledge of sin.

Romans 3:27

Where then is there room for your boasting? It is for ever shut out. On what principle? On the ground of merit? No, but on the ground of faith.

Galatians 3:21

God, however, is only one. Is the Law then opposed to the promises of God? No, indeed; for if a Law had been given which could have conferred Life, righteousness would certainly have come by the Law.

Philippians 3:6

as to zeal, a persecutor of the Church; as to the righteousness which comes through Law, blameless.