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Next she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was one who worked the ground.

The day came when Cain brought a gift of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. But Abel brought a gift of the first-born of his flocks and of the fat parts. The Lord showed favor to 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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