Rom 10:3, 16 | JFB | e4.org | 3. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness —that is, for the justification of the guilty (see on ). and going about —"seeking" to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God —The apostle views the general rejection of Christ by the nation as one act.

‏ Romans 10:3

3. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness—that is, for the justification of the guilty (see on Ro 1:17).

and going about—"seeking"

to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God—The apostle views the general rejection of Christ by the nation as one act.

‏ Romans 10:16

16, 17. But they have not all obeyed the gospel—that is, the Scripture hath prepared us to expect this sad result.

For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?—that is,"Where shall one find a believer?" The prophet speaks as if next to none would believe: The apostle softens this into "They have not all believed."