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Next she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a tiller of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel for his part brought of the firstlings of his flock, their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,

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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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