James 2:7
Do they not blaspheme the noble name by which you are called?
English Majority Text (NT)
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. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into court?
Cross References
Matthew 1:23“ Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
Matthew 27:63saying, “Sir, we remember how that deceiver said while He was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’
Acts 4:12Nor is there salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven which has been given among men by which we must be saved.” 1 The Name of Jesus Forbidden
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 →