Romans 9:31; Romans 9:32; Romans 9:10; Romans 9:3; Romans 9:4

Romans 9:31

31 but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal.

Romans 9:32

32 Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.

Romans 9:10

10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac.

Romans 9:3

3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race,

Romans 9:4

4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises.