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The concept of brotherhood is woven throughout the Scriptures, illustrating familial bonds, spiritual kinship, and communal relationships among believers. Old Testament In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for brother, "אָח" (ach), is used to describe both biological siblings and close kin. The narrative of Cain and Abel (<a href="/genesis/4.htm">Genesis 4:1-16</a>) is one of the earliest accounts of brothers, highlighting themes of jealousy, sin, and the consequences of fraternal discord. The account of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25-33) further explores the complexities of brotherly relationships, including rivalry, reconciliation, and the fulfillment of God's promises. The twelve sons of Jacob, who become the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel, exemplify the importance of brotherhood in the formation of the Israelite nation. Joseph's relationship with his brothers (Genesis 37-50) underscores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine providence, as Joseph ultimately forgives his brothers for selling him into slavery, recognizing God's hand in their actions: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good" (<a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>). New Testament In the New Testament, the Greek word "ἀδελφός" (adelphos) is used to denote both physical and spiritual brothers. Jesus' teachings expand the concept of brotherhood beyond familial ties to include all who follow Him. In <a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Matthew 12:50</a>, Jesus states, "For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother" , emphasizing spiritual kinship among believers. The early Christian community is characterized by a strong sense of brotherhood, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles. The believers are described as being "of one heart and soul" (<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a>), sharing their possessions and supporting one another. The apostle Paul frequently addresses fellow Christians as "brothers" in his epistles, urging them to live in harmony, love, and mutual support (e.g., <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a>, <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9</a>). Theological Significance Theologically, the concept of brotherhood in the Bible underscores the unity and equality of all believers in Christ. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> declares, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" . This unity is further emphasized in <a href="/ephesians/4-4.htm">Ephesians 4:4-6</a>, which speaks of one body, one Spirit, and one hope. Brotherhood also entails responsibility and accountability. Believers are called to bear one another's burdens (<a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>), admonish and encourage each other (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a>), and strive for peace and reconciliation (<a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a>). Conclusion The biblical portrayal of brothers serves as a profound illustration of human relationships, divine purpose, and the transformative power of God's love. Through the lens of brotherhood, Scripture reveals the depth of God's covenantal promises and the call for believers to live in unity and love.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(n.) Plural of Brother.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>TWIN BROTHERS(<a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Acts 28:11</a>). See <a href="../d/dioscuri.htm">DIOSCURI</a>.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5360.htm">5360. philadelphia -- the love of brothers, brotherly love</a> ... the love of brothers, brotherly love. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: philadelphia Phonetic Spelling: (fil-ad-el-fee'-ah) Short Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5360.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/993.htm">993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two sons of ...</a> ... We don't know why Jesus named these brothers (James, John), "sons of tumult," but their passion and boldness in the past no doubt ! ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/993.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/3404.htm">3404. miseo -- to hate</a> ... Lk 14:26: "If anyone comes to Me, and does not (3404 , 'love less' than the Lord) his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3404.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5361.htm">5361. philadelphos -- loving one's brother</a> ... love as brothers. From philos and adephos; fond of brethren, ie Fraternal -- love as brethren. see GREEK philos. see GREEK adephos. (philadelphoi) -- 1 Occurrence ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5361.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/80.htm">80. adelphos -- a brother</a> ... and delphus (womb) Definition a brother NASB Word Usage believing husband (1), brethren (170), brethren* (13), brother (111), brother's (8), brothers (40). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/80.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1359.htm">1359. Dioskouroi -- the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and ...</a> ... Word Origin from Dios (see diopetes) and pl. of kouros (boy) Definition the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and Pollux) NASB Word Usage Twin brothers (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1359.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/251.htm">251. ach -- a brother</a> ... Origin from an unused word Definition a brother NASB Word Usage alike (1), another (16), brethren (17), brother (218), brother with his brothers (1), brother's ... /hebrew/251.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/252.htm">252. ach -- a brother</a> ... 251, 252. ach. 253 . a brother. Transliteration: ach Phonetic Spelling: (akh) Short Definition: brothers. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding ... /hebrew/252.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/990.htm">990. beten -- belly, body, womb</a> ... Word Origin from an unused word Definition belly, body, womb NASB Word Usage abdomen (3), being (1), belly (8), birth (4), body (11), brothers* (1), depth (1 ... /hebrew/990.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm">1121. ben -- son</a> ... 1), arrow (1), arrows (1), Assyrians* (3), baby (1), Babylonians* (3), beasts (1), being* (1), Ben-hinnom* (7), bough (2), breed (1), brothers* (1), builders (1 ... /hebrew/1121.htm - 8k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/7_why_his_brothers_are.htm">Why his Brothers are not Called to the Wedding; and Why He Abides ...</a> ... Tenth Book. 7. Why His Brothers are Not Called to the Wedding; And Why He Abides at Capernaum Not Many Days. But we must ask why ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/7 why his brothers are.htm<a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/the_love_that_makes_men.htm">The Love that Makes Men Brothers</a> ... THE NEW TESTAMENT THE LOVE THAT MAKES MEN BROTHERS. We know what love is by this, that Christ laid down his life for us; so we ought ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the love that makes men.htm<a href="/library/various/creeds_of_christendom_with_a_history_and_critical_notes/copyright_1877_by_harper_&.htm">Copyright, 1877, by Harper and Brothers</a> ... Copyright, 1877, by Harper & Brothers. Copyright, 1905, 1919, by David S. Schaff Printed in the United States of America. ... /.../copyright 1877 by harper &.htm<a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_22_brothers_and_sisters.htm">Brothers and Sisters of Jesus; the Mention of them in the Gospel ...</a> ... CHAPTER III. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. Section 22. Brothers and Sisters of Jesus; the Mention of them in the Gospel Narrative, Proof of its historical Character. ... /.../section 22 brothers and sisters.htm<a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xii_about_the_four_brothers.htm">About the Four Brothers, Called "The Long," who were Ascetics, and ...</a> ... Chapter XII."About the Four Brothers, called "The Long," who were Ascetics, and of whom Theophilus was an Enemy; about Isidore and the Events which came ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xii about the four brothers.htm<a href="/library/watts/divine_and_moral_songs/song_17_love_between_brothers.htm">Song 17. Love Between Brothers and Sisters.</a> ... Divine Songs Song 17. Love between brothers and sisters. Love between brothers and sisters. ... Where sisters dwell and brothers meet. Quarrels should never come. ... /.../watts/divine and moral songs/song 17 love between brothers.htm<a href="/library/watts/divine_songs_for_children/song_17_love_between_brothers.htm">Song 17. Love Between Brothers and Sisters.</a> ... Divine Songs For Children. Song 17. Love between Brothers and Sisters. 1 What ever brawls are in the street There should be peace ... /.../watts/divine songs for children/song 17 love between brothers.htm<a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/brotherhood_and_service_495_o.htm">O Brothers, Lift Your Voices</a> ... V. THE CHURCH Brotherhood and Service 495. O brothers, lift your voices. 7.6.7.6.D. [1914]Tours: ... Edward H. Bickersteth, 1848. O brothers, lift your voices,. ... /.../brotherhood and service 495 o.htm<a href="/library/unknown/recognitions_of_clement_/chapter_ix_disappearance_of_his_mother.htm">Disappearance of his Mother and Brothers.</a> ... Book VII. Chapter IX."Disappearance of His Mother and Brothers. "Then my father, who tenderly loved his sons, put them on board ... /.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter ix disappearance of his mother.htm<a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/joseph_sold_as_a_slave.htm">Joseph Sold as a Slave by his Brothers</a> ... THE OLD TESTAMENT JOSEPH SOLD AS A SLAVE BY HIS BROTHERS. ... Joseph had a dream which he told to his brothers; and they hated him still more. ... //christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/joseph sold as a slave.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/brothers.htm">Brothers (574 Occurrences)</a> ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TWIN BROTHERS. ... Multi-Version Concordance Brothers (574 Occurrences). Matthew 1:2 Abraham became the father of Isaac. ... /b/brothers.htm - 35k<a href="/topical/num/12.htm">12 (22 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance 12 (22 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 25:10 the third to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve: (See NIV). ... /num/12.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/a/associates.htm">Associates (26 Occurrences)</a> ... (See NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 16:7 Then on that day David first ordained to give thanks to Yahweh, by the hand of Asaph and his brothers. (See NIV). ... /a/associates.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/s/sisters.htm">Sisters (20 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 19:29 Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, will receive one ... /s/sisters.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/c/couldn't.htm">Couldn't (6 Occurrences)</a> ... flesh; (WEB). 1 Corinthians 3:1 Brothers, I couldn't speak to you as to spiritual, but as to fleshly, as to babies in Christ. (WEB). 1 ... /c/couldn't.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/c/countrymen.htm">Countrymen (60 Occurrences)</a> ... perils from my countrymen, perils from the Gentiles, perils in the city, perils in the wilderness, perils in the sea, perils among false brothers; (WEB KJV WEY ... /c/countrymen.htm - 26k<a href="/topical/k/kinsmen.htm">Kinsmen (74 Occurrences)</a> ... Luke 14:12 He also said to the one who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor ... /k/kinsmen.htm - 28k<a href="/topical/c/capable.htm">Capable (10 Occurrences)</a> ... Genesis 47:6 The land of Egypt is before you. Make your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goshen. ... /c/capable.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph (47 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Chronicles 15:17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brothers, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers... /a/asaph.htm - 24k<a href="/topical/a/accompanied.htm">Accompanied (43 Occurrences)</a> ... Acts 10:23 So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. ... /a/accompanied.htm - 19k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-lie-to-His-brothers.html">Did Jesus lie to His brothers in John 7:8 10? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Joseph-brothers.html">What is the story of Joseph and his brothers? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-siblings.html">Did Jesus have brothers and sisters (siblings)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/brothers.htm">Brothers: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Brothers (574 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a> Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Matthew 1:11</a> Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the exile to Babylon. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18</a> Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. (WEB WEY BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Matthew 4:21</a> Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them. (WEB WEY BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/5-47.htm">Matthew 5:47</a> And if you say, Good day, to your brothers only, what do you do more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same? (BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46</a> While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/12-47.htm">Matthew 12:47</a> One said to him, "Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you." (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV)<a href="/matthew/12-48.htm">Matthew 12:48</a> But he answered him who spoke to him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/12-49.htm">Matthew 12:49</a> He stretched out his hand towards his disciples, and said, "Behold, my mother and my brothers! (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a> Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a> Six day later, Jesus took with Him Peter and the brothers James and John, and brought them up a high mountain to a solitary place. (WEY)<a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Matthew 19:29</a> Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life. (WEB WEY BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Matthew 20:24</a> When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers. (WEB WEY BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/22-25.htm">Matthew 22:25</a> Now there were with us seven brothers. The first married and died, and having no seed left his wife to his brother. (WEB WEY BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Matthew 23:8</a> But don't you be called'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers. (WEB WEY BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> "The King will answer them,'Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' (WEB BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Matthew 28:10</a> Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Mark 3:31</a> His mother and his brothers came, and standing outside, they sent to him, calling him. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/3-32.htm">Mark 3:32</a> A multitude was sitting around him, and they told him, "Behold, your mother, your brothers, and your sisters are outside looking for you." (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/3-33.htm">Mark 3:33</a> He answered them, "Who are my mother and my brothers?" (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/3-34.htm">Mark 3:34</a> Looking around at those who sat around him, he said, "Behold, my mother and my brothers! (WEB BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/3-35.htm">Mark 3:35</a> "Here are my mother and my brothers. For wherever there is one who has been obedient to God, there is my brother--my sister--and my mother." (WEY)<a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37</a> And He allowed no one to accompany Him except Peter and the brothers James and John. (WEY)<a href="/mark/10-29.htm">Mark 10:29</a> Jesus said, "Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News, (WEB WEY BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Mark 10:30</a> but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life. (WEB WEY BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/12-20.htm">Mark 12:20</a> There were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and dying left no offspring. (WEB WEY BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19</a> His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Luke 8:20</a> It was told him by some saying, "Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you." (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/8-21.htm">Luke 8:21</a> But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it." (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Luke 14:12</a> He also said to the one who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Luke 14:26</a> "If anyone comes to me, and doesn't hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can't be my disciple. (WEB WEY BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/16-28.htm">Luke 16:28</a> for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, so they won't also come into this place of torment.' (WEB WEY BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Luke 18:29</a> He said to them, "Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for the Kingdom of God's sake, (WEB WEY BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/20-29.htm">Luke 20:29</a> There were therefore seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died childless. (WEB WEY BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Luke 21:16</a> You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will cause some of you to be put to death. (WEB WEY BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a> but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers." (WEB BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/john/2-12.htm">John 2:12</a> After this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they stayed there a few days. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/7-3.htm">John 7:3</a> His brothers therefore said to him, "Depart from here, and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a> For even his brothers didn't believe in him. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10</a> But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly, but as it were in secret. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a> Jesus said to her, "Don't hold me, for I haven't yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them,'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/john/21-23.htm">John 21:23</a> This saying therefore went out among the brothers, that this disciple wouldn't die. Yet Jesus didn't say to him that he wouldn't die, but, "If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you?" (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a> All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Acts 1:15</a> And in those days Peter got up among the brothers (there were about one hundred and twenty of them), and said, (BBE)<a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16</a> "Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Acts 2:29</a> "Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Acts 3:17</a> "Now, brothers, I know that you did this in ignorance, as did also your rulers. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Acts 3:22</a> For Moses indeed said to the fathers,'The Lord God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers, like me. You shall listen to him in all things whatever he says to you. (WEB)<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. (WEB NIV)<a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2</a> He said, "Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9</a> And the brothers, moved with envy against Joseph, gave him to the Egyptians for money: but God was with him, (BBE)<a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13</a> On the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph's race was revealed to Pharaoh. (WEB WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23</a> But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. (WEB BBE)<a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Acts 7:25</a> He supposed that his brothers understood that God, by his hand, was giving them deliverance; but they didn't understand. (WEB BBE)<a href="/acts/7-26.htm">Acts 7:26</a> "The day following, he appeared to them as they fought, and urged them to be at peace again, saying,'Sirs, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?' (WEB WEY BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/7-37.htm">Acts 7:37</a> This is that Moses, who said to the children of Israel,'The Lord our God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers, like me.' (WEB BBE)<a href="/acts/9-30.htm">Acts 9:30</a> When the brothers knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/10-23.htm">Acts 10:23</a> So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1</a> Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a> The Spirit told me to go with them, without discriminating. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a> As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea; (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Acts 12:17</a> But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, "Tell these things to James, and to the brothers." Then he departed, and went to another place. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a> After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Acts 13:26</a> Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38</a> Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins, (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2</a> But the disbelieving Jews stirred up and embittered the souls of the Gentiles against the brothers. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1</a> Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can't be saved." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a> And after Paul and Barnabas had had no little argument and discussion with them, the brothers made a decision to send Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to the Apostles and the rulers of the church at Jerusalem about this question. (BBE)<a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> They, being sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles. They caused great joy to all the brothers. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7</a> When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13</a> After they were silent, James answered, "Brothers, listen to me. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a> Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23</a> They wrote these things by their hand: "The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Acts 15:32</a> Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Acts 15:33</a> After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a> After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's return now and visit our brothers in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Acts 15:40</a> but Paul chose Silas, and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/16-2.htm">Acts 16:2</a> The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about him. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> They went out of the prison, and entered into Lydia's house. When they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them, and departed. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6</a> When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers before the rulers of the city, crying, "These who have turned the world upside down have come here also, (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10</a> The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14</a> Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a> Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a> When he had determined to pass over into Achaia, the brothers encouraged him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him. When he had come, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32</a> Now, brothers, I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (WEB)<a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Acts 21:7</a> When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. We greeted the brothers, and stayed with them one day. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17</a> When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> "Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Acts 22:5</a> As also the high priest and all the council of the elders testify, from whom also I received letters to the brothers, and traveled to Damascus to bring them also who were there to Jerusalem in bonds to be punished. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Acts 23:1</a> Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, "Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/23-5.htm">Acts 23:5</a> Paul said, "I didn't know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written,'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'" (WEB NIV)<a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6</a> But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. Concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!" (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Acts 28:11</a> After three months, we set sail in a ship of Alexandria which had wintered in the island, whose sign was "The Twin Brothers." (WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV)<a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Acts 28:14</a> where we found brothers, and were entreated to stay with them for seven days. So we came to Rome. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a> From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God, and took courage. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Acts 28:17</a> It happened that after three days Paul called together those who were the leaders of the Jews. When they had come together, he said to them, "I, brothers, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, still was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/acts/28-21.htm">Acts 28:21</a> They said to him, "We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor did any of the brothers come here and report or speak any evil of you. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Romans 1:13</a> Now I don't desire to have you unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you, and was hindered so far, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the rest of the Gentiles. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Romans 7:1</a> Or don't you know, brothers (for I speak to men who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man for as long as he lives? 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