James 2:7
Do they not blaspheme the good name that was called upon you?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 111:9He has sent redemption to his people. He has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name.
Isaiah 7:14Therefore LORD himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 65:15And ye shall leave your name for a curse to my chosen, and lord LORD will kill thee. And he will call his servants by another name,
Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin will have in her womb, and will bring forth a son. And they will call his name Immanuel, which is, being interpreted, God with us.
Matthew 27:63saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said while he was still alive, After three days I am raised.
Acts 4:12And salvation is not in any other man, for there is no other name under the heaven, that has been given among men, by which we must be saved.
Matthew Henry on James 2:2-8
Regard Due to Poor Christians; Partiality Condemned. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4 Are ye not then partial in… Read the whole commentary →