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James 2:7
7And [do not] they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you?
James 2:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
- New International Version (NIV)Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?
- English Standard Version (ESV)Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?
- New King James Version (NKJV)Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?
Context of James 2:7
5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him? 6But ye have despised the poor [man]. Do not the rich oppress you, and [do not] they drag you before [the] tribunals? And [do not] they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you? 8If indeed ye keep [the] royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well. 9But if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
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οὐκ αὐτοὶ βλασφημοῦσιν τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ᾽ ὑμᾶς;Read the interlinear
Cross-references for James 2:7
- Psalms 73:7Their eyes stand out from fatness, they exceed the imaginations of their heart:
- Matthew 12:24But the Pharisees, having heard [it], said, This [man] does not cast out demons, but by Beelzebub, prince of demons.
- Matthew 27:63saying, Sir, we have called to mind that that deceiver said when he was still alive, After three days I arise.
- Luke 22:64and covering him up, asked him saying, Prophesy, who is it that struck thee?
- Acts 26:11And often punishing them in all the synagogues, I compelled them to blaspheme. And, being exceedingly furious against them, I persecuted them even to cities out [of our own land].
- 1 Timothy 1:13who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing [man]: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief.
- Revelation 13:5And there was given to it a mouth, speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to it authority to pursue its career forty-two months.
- Psalms 111:9He sent deliverance unto his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and terrible is his name.
- Isaiah 7:14Therefore will the Lord himself give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and shall bring forth a son, and call his name Immanuel.
- Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
- Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell in safety; and this is his name whereby he shall be called, Jehovah our Righteousness.
- Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is, being interpreted, 'God with us.'
- Acts 4:12And salvation is in none other, for neither is there another name under heaven which is given among men by which we must be saved.
- Philippians 2:9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and granted him a name, that which is above every name,
- Revelation 19:13and [he is] clothed with a garment dipped in blood; and his name is called The Word of God.
- Isaiah 65:15And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto mine elect; for the Lord Jehovah will slay thee, and will call his servants by another name:
Commentaries on James 2:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Blaspheme that worthy name - They took every occasion to asperse the Christian name and the Christian faith, and have been, from the beginning to the present day, famous for their blasphemies against Christ and his religion. It is evident that these were Jews of whom St. James speaks; no Christians in these early times could have acted the part here mentioned.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Do they not blaspheme that worthy name? - This is another argument to show that the rich had no special claim to the honor which they were disposed to show them. The “worthy name” here referred to is, doubtless, the name of the Saviour. The thing here affirmed would, of course, accompany persecution. They who persecuted Christians, would revile the name which they bore. This has always occurred. But besides this, it is no improbable supposition that many…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Name by which you have been called (literally name spoken over you): The name is Jesus Christ (2:1). It is a sign of ownership, declared at the time of conversion and baptism.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. "Is it not they that blaspheme?" &c. as in Jas 2:6 [Alford]. Rich heathen must here chiefly be meant; for none others would directly blaspheme the name of Christ. Only indirectly rich Christians can be meant, who, by their inconsistency, caused His name to be blasphemed; so Eze 36:21, 22; Ro 2:24. Besides, there were few rich Jewish Christians at Jerusalem (Ro 15:26). They who dishonor God's name by wilful and habitual sin, "take (or bear) the Lord's…Read the comment
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Commentaries on James 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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