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James 4:11

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Speak not evil one of another, brethren,.... The apostle here returns to his former subject, concerning the vices of the tongue, he had been upon in the preceding chapter, Jam 3:6, and here mentions…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Speak not evil one of another, brethren - It is not known to whom the apostle here particularly refers, nor is it necessary to know. It is probable that among those whom he addressed there were some…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Speak not evil one of another - Perhaps this exhortation refers to evil speaking, slander, and backbiting in general, the writer having no particular persons in view. It may, however, refer to the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

James 4:11-17

In this part of the chapter,

I. We are cautioned against the sin of evil-speaking: Speak not evil one of another, brethren, Jam 4:11. The Greek word, katalaleite, signifies speaking any thing that may…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Rebuke of Evil-speaking

11. Speak not evil one of another, brethren The last word indicates the commencement of a new section. It scarcely, however, introduces a new topic. The writer dwells with an…