James 2:7

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

Cross-references

James 3:6 Parallel

James 3:6 describes the tongue's destructive power — the same instrument used to blaspheme the name referred to here.

Luke 22:65 Parallel

In Luke 22:65, the guards openly blaspheme Jesus, exactly matching the rich's blasphemy of the name in James.

Acts 4:12 Parallel

Acts 4:12 declares salvation is only in Jesus' name — the same name the rich blaspheme in James 2:7.

Acts 11:26 Historical context

Acts 11:26 records the first use of 'Christian' — the honorable name believers are called and which the rich blaspheme.

Acts 26:11 Parallel

In Acts 26:11, Paul forced Christians to blaspheme, connecting to the rich blaspheming the name in James.

Philippians 2:9 exalts Jesus' name above every name — contrasted with the rich blaspheming that same name in James.

In 1 Timothy 1:13, Paul confesses he was a blasphemer, aligning with the rich who blaspheme the name.

Leviticus 24:16 prescribes death for blaspheming God's name — the same offense James accuses the rich of committing.

Revelation 2:13 praises those who hold fast the name despite persecution, contrasting with those who blaspheme it here.

In Matthew 12:24, Pharisees blaspheme Christ by attributing his works to Satan, similar to the rich blaspheming the name.

Psalm 111:9 Contrast

Psalm 111:9 proclaims God's name holy and awesome — the very name being blasphemed in James 2:7.

Isaiah 43:7 Allusion

Isaiah 43:7 says those called by God's name are created for His glory — the identity behind the name blasphemed in James.

Isaiah 65:15 promises God's servants will be called by another name — the honorable name by which believers are called.