James 2:7
Do they not blaspheme the noble name that was called upon you?
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
6But you dishonored the poor one. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into courts?
Cross References
Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin will become pregnant and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel”, which being translated is, ‘God with us’.
Matthew 27:63saying: “Sir, we remember that that deceiver, while still alive, said, ‘After three days I am going to rise.’
Acts 4:12Also, the salvation does not exist in anyone else, because there is no other 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 →