James 2:7

Do they not say evil of the holy name which was given to you?

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6But you have put the poor man to shame. Are not the men of wealth rulers over you? do they not take you by force before their judges?

8But if you keep the greatest law of all, as it is given in the holy Writings, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself, you do well:

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Cross References

Psalms 111:9He has sent salvation to his people; he has given his word for ever: holy is his name and greatly to be feared.

Isaiah 7:14For this cause the Lord himself will give you a sign; a young woman is now with child, and she will give birth to a son, and she will give him the name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23See, the virgin will be with child, and will give birth to a son, and they will give him the name Immanuel, that is, God with us.

Matthew 27:63Saying, Sir, we have in mind how that false man said, while he was still living, After three days I will come again from the dead.

Acts 4:12And in no other is there salvation: for there is no other name under heaven, given among men, through which we may have salvation.

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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