Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 4:11
2. Christian avoidance of even bitter and hostile speech, James 4:11-12. 11. Brethren It did not need this tender word to show us that a different class is now addressed from the sinners of the last terrible paragraph. If they were the same, we do not well see how the brethren could speak evil of each other any more keenly than he speaks of them. Of his brother One who, it may be assumed, tries to be, and believes he is, right. Judgeth his brother Arraigns him and pronounces... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 4:11
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.Speak not evil one of another — This is a grand hinderance of peace. O who is sufficiently aware of it! He that speaketh evil of another does in effect speak evil of the law, which so strongly prohibits it.Thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge — Of it; thou settest... read more