James 2:7

do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6and ye did dishonour the poor one; do not the rich oppress you and themselves draw you to judgment-seats;

8If, indeed, royal law ye complete, according to the Writing, 'Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,' — ye do well;

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Cross References

Psalms 111:9Redemption He hath sent to His people, He hath appointed to the age His covenant, Holy and fearful [is] His name.

Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord Himself giveth to you a sign, Lo, the Virgin is conceiving, And is bringing forth a son, And hath called his name Immanuel,

Isaiah 65:15And ye have left your name For an oath for My chosen ones, And the Lord Jehovah hath put thee to death, And to His servants He giveth another name.

Matthew 1:23'Lo, the virgin shall conceive, and she shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,' which is, being interpreted 'With us [he is] God.'

Matthew 27:63saying, 'Sir, we have remembered that that deceiver said while yet living, After three days I do rise;

Acts 4:12and there is not salvation in any other, for there is no other name under the heaven that hath been given among men, in which it behoveth us to 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 →

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