Verse 9

Then the LORD said to Cain,“Where is your brother Abel?” And he replied,“I don’t know! Am I my brother’s guardian?”

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 28:13 : 13 The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
  • John 8:44 : 44 You people are from your father the devil, and you want to do what your father desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies.
  • Gen 3:9-9 : 9 But the LORD God called to the man and said to him,“Where are you?” 10 The man replied,“I heard you moving about in the orchard, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.” 11 And the LORD God said,“Who told you that you were naked? Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”
  • Ps 9:12 : 12 For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help
  • Ps 10:13-14 : 13 Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself,“You will not hold me accountable.” 14 You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.
  • Acts 5:4-9 : 4 Before it was sold, did it not belong to you? And when it was sold, was the money not at your disposal? How have you thought up this deed in your heart? You have not lied to people but to God!” 5 When Ananias heard these words he collapsed and died, and great fear gripped all who heard about it. 6 So the young men came, wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him. 7 After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened. 8 Peter said to her,“Tell me, were the two of you paid this amount for the land?” Sapphira said,“Yes, that much.” 9 Peter then told her,“Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”