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Summary

As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.

The brethren

Bible References

Also

Acts 9:1
Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.
Acts 26:10
That is what I did in Jerusalem. I received authority from the high priests and locked many of the saints in prison. And when I cast my vote against them, they were put to death.

And all

Acts 4:5
The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes met in Jerusalem
Acts 5:21
After the apostles heard this, they went into the Temple at daybreak and began to teach. The high priest and those who were with him arrived, called the Council and all the elders of Israel together, and sent word to the prison to have the men brought in.
Luke 22:66
As soon as day came, the elders of the people, the high priests, and the scribes assembled and brought him before their Council.

The brethren

Acts 22:1
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."
Romans 9:3
for I could wish that I myself were condemned and cut off from the Messiah for the sake of my brothers, my own people,

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