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A Warning against Favoritism

James 2:7

In 9 translations

BSB
Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?Or the noble name invoked upon you or the noble name of Him to whom you belong
KJV
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
WEB
Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?
ASV
Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?
LSV
Do they not themselves speak evil of the good Name having been called on you?
YLT
do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?
DBY
And [do not] they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you?
DRC
Do not they blaspheme the good name that is invoked upon you?
GNV
Doe nor they blaspheme the worthie Name after which yee be named?

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
οὐκ αὐτοὶ βλασφημοῦσιν τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς;
RP2018
Οὐκ αὐτοὶ βλασφημοῦσιν τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς;
TR-Boyd
Οὐκ αὐτοὶ βλασφημοῦσι τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ᾿ ὑμᾶς;
SCR1894
ουκ αυτοι βλασφημουσιν το καλον ονομα το επικληθεν εφ υμας

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Philippians 2:9–11Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus…
  • Ephesians 3:15from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
  • Revelation 13:5–6The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those…
  • 1 Timothy 1:13I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
  • Psalms 111:9He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name.
  • Acts 4:12Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
  • Acts 11:26and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
  • Matthew 12:24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”
  • Revelation 19:16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
  • Isaiah 65:15You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.
  • Luke 22:64–65They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” And they said many other blasphemous things against Him.
  • Jeremiah 23:6In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
  • Song of Songs 1:3The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.
  • Revelation 19:13He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God.
  • Isaiah 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His…
  • Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

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