'Brethren' in the Bible

To the people of God and the believing brethren at Colossae who are in Christ. May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father.

For I would have you know in how severe a struggle I am engaged on behalf of you and the brethren in Laodicea and of all who have not known me personally,

For I can bear witness to the deep interest he takes in you and in the brethren at Laodicea and in those at Hierapolis.

Christian greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, especially to Nymphas, and to the Church that meets at their house.