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Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel.

When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift,

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Later she gave birth to his brother Abel.(A)

Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.(B) In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering(C) to the Lord.(D) And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions(E) from some of the firstborn of his flock.(F) The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering,(G)

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