16 occurrences

'Brethren' in the Bible

Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren;

and Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon.

Verse ConceptsBabylon, Israel Exiled ToExile Of Judah To Babylon

And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.

Verse ConceptsFishesNetsFishermenWalkingTwo DisciplesChrist SeeingFishingLearning From JesusFishBuilding Relationshipslakes

And going on from thence he saw two other brethren, James the'son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature ofNetsMendingTwo DisciplesBoatsFishingRepairingChrist Summoning

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

And one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee.

Verse ConceptsStandingMothersbridges

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

Verse ConceptsFamilyWho Is The One?Christ's True FamilyMothersmomsSiblingsSibling Love

And he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren!

Verse ConceptsStretching OutChrist Speaking To DisciplesChrist's True Family

And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.

Verse ConceptsResentment, Against PeopleTwo DisciplesTen PeopleUnnamed People Angry With Others

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren.

Verse ConceptsTeachersNames And Titles For The ChristianBrotherhood

Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Verse ConceptsSeeing The Risen ChristChrist's True FamilyTelling Of Jesus

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