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1 Truly, Adam knew his wife Eve, who conceived and gave birth to Cain, saying, “I have obtained a man through God.” 2 And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer. 3 Then it happened, after many days, that Cain offered gifts to the Lord, from the fruits of the earth. 4 Abel likewise offered from the firstborn of his flock, and from their fat. And the Lord looked with favor on Abel and his gifts. 5 Yet in truth, he did not look with favor on Cain and his gifts. And Cain was vehemently angry, and his countenance fell. 6 And the Lord said to him: “Why are you angry? And why is your face fallen? Genesis 4:1-6, Catholic Public Domain Version. Public domain.
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