Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.
Acts 26:10
That I did in Jerusalem. I locked up many of the holy ones in prison. I received authority from the chief priests and gave the command to put them to death.

And all

Acts 4:5
The next morning their rulers, elders, scribes,
Acts 5:21
When they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him. He called the council together and all the senate of the children of Israel and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Luke 22:66
The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying:

The brethren

Acts 22:1
Men, brothers and fathers, hear my defense to you now.
Romans 9:3
I could wish that I were accursed (separated) (banned) (excommunicated) from Christ for the good of (in behalf of) my countrymen and brothers (the Jews).