Romans 9:31
“But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.”
Romans 9:31 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But Israel, by following after the law of justice, is not come unto the law of justice.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law.
- DARBYDarby
- But Israel, pursuing after a law of righteousness, has not attained to that law.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, didn't arrive at the law of righteousness.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, at a law of righteousness did not arrive;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- but that Israel, who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness, did not succeed in reaching that law.
Context: Romans 9
29And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha.
30What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
31But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
About Romans 9: God's Sovereignty and Election
Paul teaches that God's choice of some people for salvation is based on His own purpose and grace.
Commentary
Romans 9 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the sovereignty of God and His plan for salvation. Paul begins by expressing his deep sorrow for his fellow Jews who have not accepted Jesus as the Messiah. He acknowledges that God has chosen to save some and not others, and that this is part of His divine plan. Paul then goes on to explain that God's choice is based on His mercy and grace, not on any merit of the chosen. He also explains that God's choice is not based on any works of the chosen, but rather on His own purpose and will.