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1 Adam had sexual relations with his wife Eve, and she became preg- nant and gave birth to Cain. Eve said, "With the Lord's help, I have given birth to a man."
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Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.”
2 After that, Eve gave birth to Cain's brother Abel. Abel took care of flocks, and Cain became a farmer.
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Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.
3 Later, Cain brought some food from the ground as a gift to God.
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In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD.
4 Abel brought the best parts from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift,
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And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
5 but he did not accept Cain and his gift. So Cain became very angry and felt rejected.
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but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.
6 The Lord asked Cain, "Why are you angry? Why do you look so unhappy?
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Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?
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