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When Cain saw that his offering was rejected, he was angry that God did not accept his substitute in place of the sacrifice divinely ordained, and he was angry with his brother for choosing to obey God instead of joining in rebellion against Him.

… their brother Joseph.

Aaron, his older brother, and been speaking the language of the Egyptians every day, and he was able to speak it perfectly. God told Moses that Aaron was coming to meet him, and the next words from the Lord were an unqualified command.

… older brother, but although God’s choice had been clearly shown, Adonijah was able to find sympathizers. Joab, up to that time loyal to the throne, now joined …

… , a brother, a friend, and a citizen.

… , the brother of Simon; the other was John the evangelist. These were Christ’s first disciples. They followed Jesus—anxious to speak with Him, yet awed and silent …

Jesus encouraged her, saying, “Your brother will rise again.” His answer fastened Martha’s thoughts on the resurrection of the just, so that in the resurrection of Lazarus she could see a pledge of resurrection for all the righteous dead.

Soon he was brought before the council again. His submission had not satisfied the judges. Only by complete surrender of truth could Jerome preserve his life. But he had decided to proclaim his faith and follow his brother martyr to the flames.

“Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”

… and brothers were outside and wanted to see Him. “But He answered and said to the one who told Him, ‘Who is My mother and who are My brothers?’ And He stretched out …