James 2:7
Is it not they who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
6But you have despised the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you, and drag you into court?
Cross References
Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which translated means, God with us.
Matthew 27:63Saying, Sir, we remember that while he was yet alive that deceiver said, After three days I will rise again.
Acts 4:12And there is salvation in no one else: for 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 →