They [α υ τ ο ι]. Emphatic. "Is it not they who blaspheme ?" Worthy [κ α λ ο ν]. Rev., better, because stronger, honorable. By this epithet the disgracefulness of the blasphemy is emphasized.

By the which ye are called [τ ο ε π ι κ λ η θ ε ν ε φ υ μ α ς]. Lit., which is called upon you; the name of Christ, invoked in baptism. The phrase is an Old - Testament one. See Deuteronomy 28:10, where the Septuagint reads that the name of the Lord has been called upon thee. Also, 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 4:1. Compare Acts 14:17.

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Old Testament