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Genesis 4:9 goes as follows: Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?" No where does it specifically say "You ARE your brothers' keeper," rather it's a question for one to ponder and a snippy remark made by Cain to God.

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