This is the conclusion of the apostle’s discourse about the election of some and the rejection of others; as also about the calling of the Gentiles and the casting off the Jews.
Which followed not after righteousness; that never minded or regarded it; instead of following after it, they fled from it. They were full of all unrighteousness, Rom_1:18, to the end; Eph_2:2,3.
The righteousness which is of faith; viz. gospel righteousness, or the righteousness of Christ, which is received by true faith.