James 2:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? Blaspheme that worthy name - They took every occasion to asperse the Christian name and the Christian faith, and have been, from the beginning to the present day, famous for their blasphemies against Christ and his religion. It is evident that these were Jews of whom St. James speaks; no Christians in these early times could have acted the part here mentioned.