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Romans 9:32

Romans 9:33 cpdv — just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in him shall not be confounded.” "

— Romans 9:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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What should we say next? That the Gentiles who did not follow justice have attained justice, even the justice that is of faith.

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Yet truly, Israel, though following the law of justice, has not arrived at the law of justice.

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Why is this? Because they did not seek it from faith, but as if it were from works. For they stumbled over a stumbling block,

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just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in him shall not be confounded.”

Romans 9:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:33 say?
Romans 9:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in him shall not be confounded.” ”
Where is Romans 9:33 in the Bible?
Romans 9:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 33.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 9:33.
What translation should I read Romans 9:33 in?
Romans 9:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 9:33?
Romans 9:33 reads (CPDV): “just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in him shall not be confounded.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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