James 2:7
Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
6But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
Cross References
Psalms 111:9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.
Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Isaiah 65:15You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.
Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Matthew 27:63“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
Acts 4:12Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to 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 →