James 2:7

Do they not revile that worthy name, which is invoked upon you?

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

In Context

6But ye have despised the poor man. Do not rich men exalt themselves over you, and drag you before the tribunals?

8And if in this ye fulfill the law of God, as it is written, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye will do well:

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Cross References

Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin will conceive, and will bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Emmanuel, which is interpreted, Our God with us.

Matthew 27:63and said to him: Our Lord, we remember that this deceiver said, while he was alive, After three days, I shall arise.

Acts 4:12Neither is there deliverance in any other; for there is not another name under heaven, which is given to men, whereby to live.

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 →

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