"Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? {blaspheme: or, revile, or, slander}" — James 2:7

James 2:7 · KJV

“Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? {blaspheme: or, revile, or, slander}”

— James 2:7

But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

James 2 — Context

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? {of the: or, of that}

But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? {blaspheme: or, revile, or, slander}

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

Cross References

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Revelation 13:5-6

And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty {and} two months. {to continue: or, to make war}

Ephesians 3:15

Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

Acts 11:26

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. {with...: or, in the church}

Psalms 111:9

He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend {is} his name.

1 Timothy 1:13

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did {it} ignorantly in unbelief.

Jeremiah 23:6

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this {is} his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. {THE LORD...: Heb. Jehovahtsidkenu}

Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.