Genesis 4:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

Afterwards the Lord asked Cain, “Where is Abel?” “How should I know?” he answered. “Am I supposed to look after my brother?”

Cross References

Proverbs 28:13

If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.

John 8:44

Your father is the devil, and you do exactly what he wants. He has always been a murderer and a liar. There is nothing truthful about him. He speaks on his own, and everything he says is a lie. Not only is he a liar himself, but he is also the father of all lies.

Psalm 9:12

You did not forget to punish the guilty or listen to the cries of those in need.

Genesis 37:32

After this, they took the coat to their father and said, “We found this! Look at it carefully and see if it belongs to your son.”

Genesis 4:10

Then the Lord said: Why have you done this terrible thing? You killed your own brother, and his blood flowed onto the ground. Now his blood is calling out for me to punish you.

Genesis 37:26

So Judah said, “What will we gain if we kill our brother and hide his body?

Psalm 9:13

Please have mercy, Lord! My enemies mistreat me. Keep me from the gates that lead to death,