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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Aren’t they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Are they not blaspheming the good Name having been called upon you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the good name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the good name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the precious name [of Christ] by which you are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t they blaspheme the good name that was invoked over you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t they blaspheme the noble name that was pronounced over you at your baptism? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Do not they blaspheme the honourable name by the which ye are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't they curse the good name [of Jesus], the name that was used to bless you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are the ones who speak evil of that good name which has been given to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Are not they the ones who blaspheme the noble Name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the good name of the one you belong to?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and the very people who speak evil of the noble Name by which you are called?<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do they not themselves speak evil of the good Name having been called on you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Are they not blaspheming the good Name having been called upon you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And do they not defame the good name called upon you?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Do not they blaspheme the good name that is invoked upon you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Are not they the ones who blaspheme the good name which has been invoked over you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Is it not they who blaspheme the noble name that was invoked over you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Do not they blaspheme against that good name by which you are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Behold, do they not slander The Worthy Name by which you are called?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Do they not themselves revile that honorable name which is called upon you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the good name which has been called upon you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme that honourable name by which ye are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they who blaspheme that sacred name by which you are distinguish'd?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and the very people who speak evil of the noble Name by which you are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the worthy name by which ye were called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Do they not blaspheme the glorious name by which ye are called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=298" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">A Warning against Favoritism</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Are they</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/987.htm" title="987: blasphēmousin (V-PIA-3P) -- From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.">the ones who blaspheme</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalon (Adj-ANS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">noble</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">by which</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epiklēthen (V-APP-ANS) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">have been called?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a></span><br />You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-11.htm">Leviticus 24:11</a></span><br />The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse. So they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-5.htm">Isaiah 52:5</a></span><br />And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-20.htm">Ezekiel 36:20-23</a></span><br />And wherever they went among the nations, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave His land.’ / But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they had gone. / Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-24.htm">Romans 2:24</a></span><br />As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a></span><br />You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Matthew 24:9</a></span><br />Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-21.htm">John 15:21</a></span><br />But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Acts 4:17-18</a></span><br />But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” / Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Acts 5:40-41</a></span><br />At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. / The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a></span><br />If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-16.htm">1 Peter 4:16</a></span><br />But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1</a></span><br />All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which you are called?</p><p class="hdg">blaspheme.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Psalm 73:7-9</a></b></br> Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">Matthew 12:24</a></b></br> But when the Pharisees heard <i>it</i>, they said, This <i>fellow</i> doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-63.htm">Matthew 27:63</a></b></br> Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.</p><p class="hdg">worthy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Psalm 111:9</a></b></br> He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend <i>is</i> his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/1-3.htm">Song of Solomon 1:3</a></b></br> Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name <i>is as</i> ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a></b></br> Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.</p><p class="hdg">by.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-15.htm">Isaiah 65:15</a></b></br> And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-15.htm">Ephesians 3:15</a></b></br> Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">Blaspheme</a> <a href="/james/2-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-4.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/james/2-3.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/james/2-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Invoked</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/james/2-6.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-16.htm">Slandering</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/james/1-22.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-38.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/revelation/13-6.htm">Blaspheme</a> <a href="/james/2-9.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/james/2-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/genesis/34-19.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/psalms/72-15.htm">Invoked</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-16.htm">Slandering</a> <a href="/james/2-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">James 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-1.htm">Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-13.htm">rather we are to be loving and merciful;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-14.htm">and not to boast of faith without deeds;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-17.htm">because faith without deeds is useless;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-19.htm">as is the faith of the demons;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-21.htm">however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/2-25.htm">as did Rahab.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Are they not the ones who blaspheme</b><br>This phrase refers to individuals who speak irreverently or disrespectfully about sacred things. In the context of James, these are likely wealthy oppressors or those in positions of power who misuse their influence. Blasphemy in the biblical sense is a serious offense, often associated with speaking against God or His attributes. In the Old Testament, blasphemy was punishable by death (<a href="/leviticus/24-16.htm">Leviticus 24:16</a>). The New Testament continues to emphasize the gravity of blasphemy, particularly against the Holy Spirit (<a href="/mark/3-29.htm">Mark 3:29</a>). This phrase highlights the moral and spiritual corruption of those who misuse their power to speak against God and His people.<p><b>the noble name</b><br>The "noble name" refers to the name of Jesus Christ, which believers bear as Christians. In the ancient world, a name was more than just a label; it represented character and authority. The name of Jesus is exalted above every name (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>), and it is through His name that believers find salvation (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a>). The use of "noble" underscores the honor and dignity associated with Christ's name, contrasting with the dishonor brought by those who blaspheme it.<p><b>by which you have been called</b><br>This phrase indicates the calling of believers to be identified with Christ. In the New Testament, being "called" often refers to God's invitation to salvation and a life of holiness (<a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Romans 8:30</a>, <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). The calling is both a privilege and a responsibility, as it involves living in a manner worthy of the gospel (<a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>). The early Christians were first called "Christians" in Antioch (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>), signifying their association with Christ. This calling sets believers apart from the world and aligns them with the mission and character of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a></b><br>The primary audience of the letter, who were facing trials and temptations, and needed guidance on living out their faith authentically.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich.htm">The Rich</a></b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">James 2</a>, the rich are those who were showing favoritism and oppressing the poor, often blaspheming the name of Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_noble_name.htm">The Noble Name</a></b><br>Refers to the name of Jesus Christ, by which believers are called and identified.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/blasphemy.htm">Blasphemy</a></b><br>The act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things, which in this context refers to the rich dishonoring the name of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_name_of_christ.htm">The Power of the Name of Christ</a></b><br>The name of Jesus is noble and powerful, and believers are called to honor it in their lives and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_favoritism.htm">Avoiding Favoritism</a></b><br>James warns against showing favoritism, especially towards the rich who may dishonor Christ. Believers should treat all people with equal respect and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/enduring_blasphemy_and_persecution.htm">Enduring Blasphemy and Persecution</a></b><br>Christians may face blasphemy and persecution, but they are called to endure it with grace, knowing they bear the name of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_calling.htm">Living Out Our Calling</a></b><br>As those called by the noble name of Christ, believers are to live in a way that reflects His character and teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_speech.htm">Guarding Our Speech</a></b><br>Just as the rich blaspheme, believers must be careful with their words, ensuring they honor God and uplift others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_evil's_nature_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about cursing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_'forever'_reconciled_with_the_temple's_destruction.htm">(2 Chronicles 7:16) How do we reconcile God's statement that His Name would dwell in the temple 'forever' with the destruction of that temple in subsequent history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_of_the_12_disciples.htm">What were the names of the twelve disciples? (Matthew 10:2-4 vs. Luke 6:13-16)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_on_churches'_tax-exemption.htm">What is the number of Jesus' siblings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Do not they blaspheme . . .</span>--To "blaspheme" is to hurt with the tongue, and includes all manner of evil speech; but a more exclusive use of the word is with regard to things divine, and particularly the unpardonable sin against the Holy Ghost (<a href="/matthew/12-31.htm" title="Why I say to you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven to men.">Matthew 12:31</a>). A moment's reflection will show, unhappily, that this is alluded to in the text.<p><span class= "bld">That worthy name by the which ye are called?</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">that good, that glorious Name which was invoiced</span> (or, <span class= "ital">called</span>)<span class= "ital"> over you</span>--viz., at baptism. "Into the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm" title="Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:">Matthew 28:19</a>) had all been baptised who were thus addressed; but most probably the Second Person of the Trinity is referred to here. And it was the scorn and contempt visited upon His Name, which changed the mere abuse and ribaldry into a perilous likeness to the deadliest sin. Most commentators thus restrict the Name here to that of Christ. If their view be correct, the blasphemy would probably be linked with that epithet of "Christian"--then so dishonourable--coined, we are told, first in Antioch (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm" title="And when he had found him, he brought him to 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.">Acts 11:26</a>). But there were far more insulting terms found for the poor and struggling believer--"Nazarene," "Atheist," and even worse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That worthy Name</span> (<span class="greek">τὸ καλὸν</span> <span class="greek">ὄνομα</span>); <span class="accented">the honorable Name</span>; probably the Name of Christ, by which the disciples were known (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>), and for which they suffered (<a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm">1 Peter 5:14</a>-16). <span class="cmt_word">By the which ye are called</span>; literally, <span class="accented">which was called upon you</span> (<span class="greek">τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ ὑμᾶς</span>). A similar expression is found in St. James's speech in <a href="/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17</a>, in a quotation from <a href="/amos/9-12.htm">Amos 9:12</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">{Are} they</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(autoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ones who blaspheme</span><br /><span class="grk">βλασφημοῦσιν</span> <span class="translit">(blasphēmousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_987.htm">Strong's 987: </a> </span><span class="str2">From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">noble</span><br /><span class="grk">καλὸν</span> <span class="translit">(kalon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Name</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄνομα</span> <span class="translit">(onoma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by which</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐφ’</span> <span class="translit">(eph’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have been called?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπικληθὲν</span> <span class="translit">(epiklēthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/james/2-7.htm">James 2:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/james/2-7.htm">NT Letters: James 2:7 Don't they blaspheme the honorable name (Ja Jas. 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