James 2:7
Don't they insult the honorable name of the one who called you and to whom you belong?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 111:9He delivered his people. He commanded that his agreement would continue forever. How holy and awesome is his reputation!
Isaiah 7:14This is why the Lord himself is going to give you a sign. Look! The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and she will call him Immanuel.
Isaiah 65:15Your name will only be used as a curse by my chosen ones, for the Lord God will kill you and give his servants another name.
Matthew 1:23“A virgin will become pregnant, and will give birth to a son. They will call him Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”)
Matthew 27:63They said to him, “Sir, we recall that the imposter said while he was still alive, ‘After three days, I'll rise again.’
Acts 4:12There is no salvation in anyone else; there is no other name under heaven given to humanity that can possibly save us.”
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 →