Bible: 2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:1-2; 11:12-15

2:17 For we are not like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, 1  but we are speaking in Christ before 2  God as persons of sincerity, 3  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 

11:12 When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, he became the father of Shelah. 11:13 And after he became the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other 1  sons and daughters. 2 

11:14 When Shelah had lived 30 years, he became the father of Eber. 11:15 And after he became the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other 3  sons and daughters.

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