The phrase “Am I my brother’s keeper?” comes from Genesis 4:9 in the Bible, spoken by Cain to God. [1, 2]

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The Story of Cain and Abel

• The Question: God asks Cain where his brother Abel is.
• The Response: Cain replies, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?” right after he killed Abel out of jealousy.
• The Meaning: Cain tries to hide his guilt and deny responsibility for his brother’s life. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

What the Bible Says Elsewhere

• The Implied “Yes”: While the exact phrase only appears once, the rest of the Bible teaches that believers are responsible for helping and loving each other.
• Galatians 6:2: Tells believers to “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ”.
• 1 John 3:15: Says that anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, showing the opposite of Cain’s attitude. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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