“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
As it is written: 'See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall; and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.' — The composite citation (Isaiah 28:16 + 8:14) presents Christ as both foundation and stumbling block: those who believe (πιστεύω, pisteuō) in him are secure; those who reject him fall. Election divides humanity at the stone.
Church Fathers on Romans 9:33
“As it is written, Behold I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and rock of offense: and whosoever believes in Him shall not be ashamed.” You see again how it is from faith that the boldness comes, and the gift is universal; since it is not of the Jews only that this is said, but also of the whole human race. For every one, he would say, whether Jew, or Grecian, or Scythian, or Thracian, or whatsoever else he may be, will, if he believes, enjoy the privilege of great boldness.…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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