James 2:7
Do not, they, defame the noble name which hath been invoked upon you?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 111:9Ransom, hath he sent to his people, He hath commanded, to times age-abiding, his covenant, Holy and reverend, is his Name.
Isaiah 7:14Wherefore let My Lord Himself give you a sign,—Lo! a Virgin, being with child and giving birth to a son, thou wilt call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 65:15So shall ye leave your name for an oath, to my chosen ones,—So then My Lord Yahweh, will slay thee,—And his servants, will he, call by another name:
Matthew 1:23Lo! a Virgin, shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,—and they shall call his name Emmanuel; which is, being translated, God with us.
Matthew 27:63saying—Sir! we have been put in mind that, that deceiver, said, while yet living,—After three days, will I, arise.
Acts 4:12And there is in no one else, salvation, for, neither is there any other name, under heaven, which hath been set forth among men, in which we must needs 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 →