Bible: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 4:1-6

Apostolic Ministry

2:14 But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession 1  in Christ 2  and who makes known 3  through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place. 2:15 For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing 2:16 to the latter an odor 4  from death to death, but to the former a fragrance from life to life. And who is adequate for these things? 5  2:17 For we are not like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, 6  but we are speaking in Christ before 7  God as persons of sincerity, 8  as persons sent from God.

The Story of Cain and Abel

4:1 Now 1  the man had marital relations with 2  his wife Eve, and she became pregnant 3  and gave birth to Cain. Then she said, “I have created 4  a man just as the Lord did! 5  4:2 Then she gave birth 6  to his brother Abel. 7  Abel took care of the flocks, while Cain cultivated the ground. 8 

4:3 At the designated time 9  Cain brought some of the fruit of the ground for an offering 10  to the Lord. 4:4 But Abel brought 11  some of the firstborn of his flock – even the fattest 12  of them. And the Lord was pleased with 13  Abel and his offering, 4:5 but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. 14  So Cain became very angry, 15  and his expression was downcast. 16 

4:6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why is your expression downcast?

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