James 2:7

Do they not themselves revile that honorable name which is called upon you?

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

In Context

6But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?

8If, however, you fulfill the law of highest excellence, according to the scripture, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and his name shall be called Immanuel, which, when translated, is, God with us.

Matthew 27:63and said: Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will arise.

Acts 4:12And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, 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 →

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