James 2:7
Do they not blaspheme the good name which has been called upon you?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
6You have dishonored the poor. Do not the rich domineer over you, and drag you into courts?
Cross References
Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin shall have gestation and bring forth a son, and they will call his name Emmanuel, which is interpreted, God is with us.
Matthew 27:63Lord, we remember that that deceiver, while yet living, said, After three days I will rise.
Acts 4:12And there is salvation in no other; for there is no other name given under heaven among men by which it behooveth us to he 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 →