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James 2:7

James 2:7
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Of Christ, or Christians;

by the which ye are called? and which, as before, may design either unbelieving rich men,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Do they not blaspheme that worthy name? - This is another argument to show that the rich had no special claim to the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Blaspheme that worthy name - They took every occasion to asperse the Christian name and the Christian faith, and have…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714James 2:1-7

The apostle is here reproving a very corrupt practice. He shows how much mischief there is in the sin of prosōpolēpsia…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name Better, Do not they revile that noble Name? The pronoun is again emphatic, Is it…