Romans 9:31
But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's anguish over Israel: he could wish himself accursed for their sake. They have the adoption, glory, covenants, law, worship, promises, and patriarchs. But the word of God has not failed — not all who are of Israel are Israel. …
Other Translations
but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law.
and Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, at a law of righteousness did not arrive;
But Israel, going after a law of righteousness, did not get it.
Cross References
Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the Lord: look unto the rock whence ye are …
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law …
For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none …
Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness …
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they …
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest …
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed …